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Add 14/6 and 32/81

1st number: 2 2/6, 2nd number: 32/81

14/6 + 32/81 is 221/81.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 81 is 162

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 27 = 162,
    14/6 = 14 × 27/6 × 27 = 378/162
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
    32/81 = 32 × 2/81 × 2 = 64/162
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    378/162 + 64/162 = 378 + 64/162 = 442/162
  5. 442/162 simplified gives 221/81
  6. So, 14/6 + 32/81 = 221/81
    In mixed form: 259/81

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