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Add 81/35 and 1/36

1st number: 2 11/35, 2nd number: 1/36

81/35 + 1/36 is 2951/1260.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 36 is 1260

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 36 = 1260,
    81/35 = 81 × 36/35 × 36 = 2916/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
    1/36 = 1 × 35/36 × 35 = 35/1260
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2916/1260 + 35/1260 = 2916 + 35/1260 = 2951/1260
  5. So, 81/35 + 1/36 = 2951/1260
    In mixed form: 2431/1260

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