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Add 1/8 and 14/81

1/8 + 14/81 is 193/648.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 81 is 648

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 648
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 81 = 648,
    1/8 = 1 × 81/8 × 81 = 81/648
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 8 = 648,
    14/81 = 14 × 8/81 × 8 = 112/648
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    81/648 + 112/648 = 81 + 112/648 = 193/648
  5. So, 1/8 + 14/81 = 193/648

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