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Add 14/12 and 16/81

1st number: 1 2/12, 2nd number: 16/81

14/12 + 16/81 is 221/162.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 81 is 324

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 324
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 27 = 324,
    14/12 = 14 × 27/12 × 27 = 378/324
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 4 = 324,
    16/81 = 16 × 4/81 × 4 = 64/324
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    378/324 + 64/324 = 378 + 64/324 = 442/324
  5. 442/324 simplified gives 221/162
  6. So, 14/12 + 16/81 = 221/162
    In mixed form: 159/162

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