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Add 35/81 and 8/14

35/81 + 8/14 is 569/567.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 81 and 14 is 1134

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1134
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 14 = 1134,
    35/81 = 35 × 14/81 × 14 = 490/1134
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 81 = 1134,
    8/14 = 8 × 81/14 × 81 = 648/1134
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    490/1134 + 648/1134 = 490 + 648/1134 = 1138/1134
  5. 1138/1134 simplified gives 569/567
  6. So, 35/81 + 8/14 = 569/567
    In mixed form: 12/567

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