Add 20/14 and 3/81, Solve 1 6/14 + 3/81 as a fraction

Add 20/14 and 3/81

1^st number: 1 6/14, 2^nd number: 3/81

20/14 + 3/81 is 277/189.

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,
20/14 = 20 × 81/14 × 81 = 1620/1134
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 14 = 1134,
3/81 = 3 × 14/81 × 14 = 42/1134
Add the two like fractions:
1620/1134 + 42/1134 = 1620 + 42/1134 = 1662/1134
1662/1134 simplified gives 277/189
So, 20/14 + 3/81 = 277/189
In mixed form: 188/189

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