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Add 1/81 and 6/14

1/81 + 6/14 is 250/567.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 81 and 14 is 1134

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1134
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 14 = 1134,
    1/81 = 1 × 14/81 × 14 = 14/1134
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 81 = 1134,
    6/14 = 6 × 81/14 × 81 = 486/1134
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    14/1134 + 486/1134 = 14 + 486/1134 = 500/1134
  5. 500/1134 simplified gives 250/567
  6. So, 1/81 + 6/14 = 250/567

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