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Add 81/36 and 10/8

1st number: 2 9/36, 2nd number: 1 2/8

81/36 + 10/8 is 7/2.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 8 is 72

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
    81/36 = 81 × 2/36 × 2 = 162/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
    10/8 = 10 × 9/8 × 9 = 90/72
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    162/72 + 90/72 = 162 + 90/72 = 252/72
  5. 252/72 simplified gives 7/2
  6. So, 81/36 + 10/8 = 7/2
    In mixed form: 31/2

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