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Add 4/81 and 5/14

4/81 + 5/14 is 461/1134.

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,
    4/81 = 4 × 14/81 × 14 = 56/1134
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 81 = 1134,
    5/14 = 5 × 81/14 × 81 = 405/1134
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    56/1134 + 405/1134 = 56 + 405/1134 = 461/1134
  5. So, 4/81 + 5/14 = 461/1134

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