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Add 14/18 and 8/81

14/18 + 8/81 is 71/81.

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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,
   8/81 = 8 × 2/81 × 2 = 16/162
4. Add the two like fractions:
   126/162 + 16/162 = 126 + 16/162 = 142/162
5. 142/162 simplified gives 71/81
6. So, 14/18 + 8/81 = 71/81

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