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Add 8/14 and 40/81

8/14 + 40/81 is 604/567.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 81 is 1134

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1134
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 81 = 1134,
    8/14 = 8 × 81/14 × 81 = 648/1134
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 14 = 1134,
    40/81 = 40 × 14/81 × 14 = 560/1134
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    648/1134 + 560/1134 = 648 + 560/1134 = 1208/1134
  5. 1208/1134 simplified gives 604/567
  6. So, 8/14 + 40/81 = 604/567
    In mixed form: 137/567

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