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Add 20/81 and 14/48

20/81 + 14/48 is 349/648.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 81 and 48 is 1296
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1296
2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 16 = 1296,
   20/81 = 20 × 16/81 × 16 = 320/1296
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 27 = 1296,
   14/48 = 14 × 27/48 × 27 = 378/1296
4. Add the two like fractions:
   320/1296 + 378/1296 = 320 + 378/1296 = 698/1296
5. 698/1296 simplified gives 349/648
6. So, 20/81 + 14/48 = 349/648

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