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Add 14/32 and 1/81

14/32 + 1/81 is 583/1296.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 81 is 2592

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2592
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 81 = 2592,
    14/32 = 14 × 81/32 × 81 = 1134/2592
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 32 = 2592,
    1/81 = 1 × 32/81 × 32 = 32/2592
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1134/2592 + 32/2592 = 1134 + 32/2592 = 1166/2592
  5. 1166/2592 simplified gives 583/1296
  6. So, 14/32 + 1/81 = 583/1296

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