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Add 14/4 and 3/81

1st number: 3 2/4, 2nd number: 3/81

14/4 + 3/81 is 191/54.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 81 is 324

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 324
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 81 = 324,
    14/4 = 14 × 81/4 × 81 = 1134/324
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 4 = 324,
    3/81 = 3 × 4/81 × 4 = 12/324
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1134/324 + 12/324 = 1134 + 12/324 = 1146/324
  5. 1146/324 simplified gives 191/54
  6. So, 14/4 + 3/81 = 191/54
    In mixed form: 329/54

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