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Add 81/5 and 9/14

1st number: 16 1/5, 2nd number: 9/14

81/5 + 9/14 is 1179/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 14 is 70

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 14 = 70,
    81/5 = 81 × 14/5 × 14 = 1134/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
    9/14 = 9 × 5/14 × 5 = 45/70
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1134/70 + 45/70 = 1134 + 45/70 = 1179/70
  5. So, 81/5 + 9/14 = 1179/70
    In mixed form: 1659/70

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