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Add 14/81 and 8/4

1st number: 14/81, 2nd number: 2 0/4

14/81 + 8/4 is 176/81.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 324
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 4 = 324,
    14/81 = 14 × 4/81 × 4 = 56/324
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 81 = 324,
    8/4 = 8 × 81/4 × 81 = 648/324
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    56/324 + 648/324 = 56 + 648/324 = 704/324
  5. 704/324 simplified gives 176/81
  6. So, 14/81 + 8/4 = 176/81
    In mixed form: 214/81

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