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Add 84/49 and 9/81

1st number: 1 35/49, 2nd number: 9/81

84/49 + 9/81 is 115/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 49 and 81 is 3969

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3969
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 81 = 3969,
    84/49 = 84 × 81/49 × 81 = 6804/3969
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 49 = 3969,
    9/81 = 9 × 49/81 × 49 = 441/3969
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6804/3969 + 441/3969 = 6804 + 441/3969 = 7245/3969
  5. 7245/3969 simplified gives 115/63
  6. So, 84/49 + 9/81 = 115/63
    In mixed form: 152/63

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