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Add 81/36 and 35/3

1st number: 2 9/36, 2nd number: 11 2/3

81/36 + 35/3 is 167/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 3 is 36

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
    81/36 = 81 × 1/36 × 1 = 81/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 12 = 36,
    35/3 = 35 × 12/3 × 12 = 420/36
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    81/36 + 420/36 = 81 + 420/36 = 501/36
  5. 501/36 simplified gives 167/12
  6. So, 81/36 + 35/3 = 167/12
    In mixed form: 1311/12

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