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Add 42/81 and 10/14

42/81 + 10/14 is 233/189.

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,
    42/81 = 42 × 14/81 × 14 = 588/1134
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 81 = 1134,
    10/14 = 10 × 81/14 × 81 = 810/1134
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    588/1134 + 810/1134 = 588 + 810/1134 = 1398/1134
  5. 1398/1134 simplified gives 233/189
  6. So, 42/81 + 10/14 = 233/189
    In mixed form: 144/189

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