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Add 6/42 and 14/81

6/42 + 14/81 is 179/567.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 42 and 81 is 1134

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1134
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 27 = 1134,
    6/42 = 6 × 27/42 × 27 = 162/1134
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 14 = 1134,
    14/81 = 14 × 14/81 × 14 = 196/1134
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    162/1134 + 196/1134 = 162 + 196/1134 = 358/1134
  5. 358/1134 simplified gives 179/567
  6. So, 6/42 + 14/81 = 179/567

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