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Add 14/2 and 10/81

1st number: 7 0/2, 2nd number: 10/81

14/2 + 10/81 is 577/81.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 81 is 162

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 81 = 162,
    14/2 = 14 × 81/2 × 81 = 1134/162
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
    10/81 = 10 × 2/81 × 2 = 20/162
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1134/162 + 20/162 = 1134 + 20/162 = 1154/162
  5. 1154/162 simplified gives 577/81
  6. So, 14/2 + 10/81 = 577/81
    In mixed form: 710/81

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