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Add 14/35 and 20/81

14/35 + 20/81 is 262/405.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 81 is 2835

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2835
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 81 = 2835,
    14/35 = 14 × 81/35 × 81 = 1134/2835
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 35 = 2835,
    20/81 = 20 × 35/81 × 35 = 700/2835
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1134/2835 + 700/2835 = 1134 + 700/2835 = 1834/2835
  5. 1834/2835 simplified gives 262/405
  6. So, 14/35 + 20/81 = 262/405

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