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
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 14 = 70,
81/5 = 81 × 14/5 × 14 = 1134/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
9/14 = 9 × 5/14 × 5 = 45/70 - Add the two like fractions:
1134/70 + 45/70 = 1134 + 45/70 = 1179/70 - So, 81/5 + 9/14 = 1179/70
In mixed form: 1659/70
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