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Add 14/81 and 8/6

1st number: 14/81, 2nd number: 1 2/6

14/81 + 8/6 is 122/81.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
    14/81 = 14 × 2/81 × 2 = 28/162
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 27 = 162,
    8/6 = 8 × 27/6 × 27 = 216/162
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    28/162 + 216/162 = 28 + 216/162 = 244/162
  5. 244/162 simplified gives 122/81
  6. So, 14/81 + 8/6 = 122/81
    In mixed form: 141/81

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