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Add 14/18 and 56/81

14/18 + 56/81 is 119/81.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 81 is 162
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 9 = 162,
   14/18 = 14 × 9/18 × 9 = 126/162
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
   56/81 = 56 × 2/81 × 2 = 112/162
4. Add the two like fractions:
   126/162 + 112/162 = 126 + 112/162 = 238/162
5. 238/162 simplified gives 119/81
6. So, 14/18 + 56/81 = 119/81
   In mixed form: 138/81

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