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Add 14/24 and 49/81

14/24 + 49/81 is 385/324.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 81 is 648
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 648
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 27 = 648,
   14/24 = 14 × 27/24 × 27 = 378/648
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 8 = 648,
   49/81 = 49 × 8/81 × 8 = 392/648
4. Add the two like fractions:
   378/648 + 392/648 = 378 + 392/648 = 770/648
5. 770/648 simplified gives 385/324
6. So, 14/24 + 49/81 = 385/324
   In mixed form: 161/324

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