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Add 84/4 and 5/81

1st number: 21 0/4, 2nd number: 5/81

84/4 + 5/81 is 1706/81.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 81 is 324

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 324
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 81 = 324,
    84/4 = 84 × 81/4 × 81 = 6804/324
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 4 = 324,
    5/81 = 5 × 4/81 × 4 = 20/324
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6804/324 + 20/324 = 6804 + 20/324 = 6824/324
  5. 6824/324 simplified gives 1706/81
  6. So, 84/4 + 5/81 = 1706/81
    In mixed form: 215/81

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