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Add 21/14 and 4/81

1st number: 1 7/14, 2nd number: 4/81

21/14 + 4/81 is 251/162.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 81 = 1134,
    21/14 = 21 × 81/14 × 81 = 1701/1134
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 14 = 1134,
    4/81 = 4 × 14/81 × 14 = 56/1134
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1701/1134 + 56/1134 = 1701 + 56/1134 = 1757/1134
  5. 1757/1134 simplified gives 251/162
  6. So, 21/14 + 4/81 = 251/162
    In mixed form: 189/162

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