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Add 14/54 and 4/81

14/54 + 4/81 is 25/81.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 81 is 162

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 3 = 162,
    14/54 = 14 × 3/54 × 3 = 42/162
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
    4/81 = 4 × 2/81 × 2 = 8/162
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    42/162 + 8/162 = 42 + 8/162 = 50/162
  5. 50/162 simplified gives 25/81
  6. So, 14/54 + 4/81 = 25/81

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