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Add 81/36 and 3/35

1st number: 2 9/36, 2nd number: 3/35

81/36 + 3/35 is 327/140.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
    81/36 = 81 × 35/36 × 35 = 2835/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 36 = 1260,
    3/35 = 3 × 36/35 × 36 = 108/1260
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2835/1260 + 108/1260 = 2835 + 108/1260 = 2943/1260
  5. 2943/1260 simplified gives 327/140
  6. So, 81/36 + 3/35 = 327/140
    In mixed form: 247/140

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