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Add 2/81 and 14/6

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

2/81 + 14/6 is 191/81.

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,
    2/81 = 2 × 2/81 × 2 = 4/162
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 27 = 162,
    14/6 = 14 × 27/6 × 27 = 378/162
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4/162 + 378/162 = 4 + 378/162 = 382/162
  5. 382/162 simplified gives 191/81
  6. So, 2/81 + 14/6 = 191/81
    In mixed form: 229/81

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