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Add 5/81 and 16/14

1st number: 5/81, 2nd number: 1 2/14

5/81 + 16/14 is 683/567.

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,
    5/81 = 5 × 14/81 × 14 = 70/1134
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 81 = 1134,
    16/14 = 16 × 81/14 × 81 = 1296/1134
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    70/1134 + 1296/1134 = 70 + 1296/1134 = 1366/1134
  5. 1366/1134 simplified gives 683/567
  6. So, 5/81 + 16/14 = 683/567
    In mixed form: 1116/567

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