Add 14/8 and 1/81
1st number: 1 6/8, 2nd number: 1/81
14/8 + 1/81 is 571/324.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 81 is 648
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 648 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 81 = 648,
14/8 = 14 × 81/8 × 81 = 1134/648 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 8 = 648,
1/81 = 1 × 8/81 × 8 = 8/648 - Add the two like fractions:
1134/648 + 8/648 = 1134 + 8/648 = 1142/648 - 1142/648 simplified gives 571/324
- So, 14/8 + 1/81 = 571/324
In mixed form: 1247/324
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