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Add 14/84 and 45/81

14/84 + 45/81 is 13/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 84 and 81 is 2268

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2268
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 27 = 2268,
    14/84 = 14 × 27/84 × 27 = 378/2268
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 28 = 2268,
    45/81 = 45 × 28/81 × 28 = 1260/2268
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    378/2268 + 1260/2268 = 378 + 1260/2268 = 1638/2268
  5. 1638/2268 simplified gives 13/18
  6. So, 14/84 + 45/81 = 13/18

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