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Add 81/35 and 4/21

1st number: 2 11/35, 2nd number: 4/21

81/35 + 4/21 is 263/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 21 is 105

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
    81/35 = 81 × 3/35 × 3 = 243/105
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
    4/21 = 4 × 5/21 × 5 = 20/105
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    243/105 + 20/105 = 243 + 20/105 = 263/105
  5. So, 81/35 + 4/21 = 263/105
    In mixed form: 253/105

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