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Add 24/14 and 8/81

1st number: 1 10/14, 2nd number: 8/81

24/14 + 8/81 is 1028/567.

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,
    24/14 = 24 × 81/14 × 81 = 1944/1134
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 14 = 1134,
    8/81 = 8 × 14/81 × 14 = 112/1134
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1944/1134 + 112/1134 = 1944 + 112/1134 = 2056/1134
  5. 2056/1134 simplified gives 1028/567
  6. So, 24/14 + 8/81 = 1028/567
    In mixed form: 1461/567

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