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Add 8/81 and 14/12

1st number: 8/81, 2nd number: 1 2/12

8/81 + 14/12 is 205/162.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 81 and 12 is 324

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 324
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 4 = 324,
    8/81 = 8 × 4/81 × 4 = 32/324
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 27 = 324,
    14/12 = 14 × 27/12 × 27 = 378/324
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    32/324 + 378/324 = 32 + 378/324 = 410/324
  5. 410/324 simplified gives 205/162
  6. So, 8/81 + 14/12 = 205/162
    In mixed form: 143/162

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