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Add 5/81 and 8/28

5/81 + 8/28 is 197/567.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 81 and 28 is 2268

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2268
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 28 = 2268,
    5/81 = 5 × 28/81 × 28 = 140/2268
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 81 = 2268,
    8/28 = 8 × 81/28 × 81 = 648/2268
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    140/2268 + 648/2268 = 140 + 648/2268 = 788/2268
  5. 788/2268 simplified gives 197/567
  6. So, 5/81 + 8/28 = 197/567

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