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Add 14/28 and 30/81

14/28 + 30/81 is 47/54.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 81 is 2268

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2268
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 81 = 2268,
    14/28 = 14 × 81/28 × 81 = 1134/2268
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 28 = 2268,
    30/81 = 30 × 28/81 × 28 = 840/2268
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1134/2268 + 840/2268 = 1134 + 840/2268 = 1974/2268
  5. 1974/2268 simplified gives 47/54
  6. So, 14/28 + 30/81 = 47/54

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