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Add 28/81 and 14/18

28/81 + 14/18 is 91/81.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 81 and 18 is 162

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
    28/81 = 28 × 2/81 × 2 = 56/162
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 9 = 162,
    14/18 = 14 × 9/18 × 9 = 126/162
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    56/162 + 126/162 = 56 + 126/162 = 182/162
  5. 182/162 simplified gives 91/81
  6. So, 28/81 + 14/18 = 91/81
    In mixed form: 110/81

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