Add 2/14 and 21/81
2/14 + 21/81 is 76/189.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 81 is 1134
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1134 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 81 = 1134,
2/14 = 2 × 81/14 × 81 = 162/1134 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 14 = 1134,
21/81 = 21 × 14/81 × 14 = 294/1134 - Add the two like fractions:
162/1134 + 294/1134 = 162 + 294/1134 = 456/1134 - 456/1134 simplified gives 76/189
- So, 2/14 + 21/81 = 76/189
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