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Add 4/14 and 28/81

4/14 + 28/81 is 358/567.

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,
    4/14 = 4 × 81/14 × 81 = 324/1134
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 14 = 1134,
    28/81 = 28 × 14/81 × 14 = 392/1134
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    324/1134 + 392/1134 = 324 + 392/1134 = 716/1134
  5. 716/1134 simplified gives 358/567
  6. So, 4/14 + 28/81 = 358/567

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