Add 16/81 and 27/14, Solve 16/81 + 1 13/14 as a fraction

Add 16/81 and 27/14

1^st number: 16/81, 2^nd number: 1 13/14

16/81 + 27/14 is 2411/1134.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 14 is 1134

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1134
For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 14 = 1134,
16/81 = 16 × 14/81 × 14 = 224/1134
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 81 = 1134,
27/14 = 27 × 81/14 × 81 = 2187/1134
Add the two like fractions:
224/1134 + 2187/1134 = 224 + 2187/1134 = 2411/1134
So, 16/81 + 27/14 = 2411/1134
In mixed form: 2143/1134

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