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Add 14/10 and 4/81

1st number: 1 4/10, 2nd number: 4/81

14/10 + 4/81 is 587/405.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 81 is 810

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 810
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 81 = 810,
    14/10 = 14 × 81/10 × 81 = 1134/810
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 10 = 810,
    4/81 = 4 × 10/81 × 10 = 40/810
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1134/810 + 40/810 = 1134 + 40/810 = 1174/810
  5. 1174/810 simplified gives 587/405
  6. So, 14/10 + 4/81 = 587/405
    In mixed form: 1182/405

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