Add 24/8 and 10/81
1st number: 3 0/8, 2nd number: 10/81
24/8 + 10/81 is 253/81.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 81 is 648
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 648 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 81 = 648,
24/8 = 24 × 81/8 × 81 = 1944/648 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 8 = 648,
10/81 = 10 × 8/81 × 8 = 80/648 - Add the two like fractions:
1944/648 + 80/648 = 1944 + 80/648 = 2024/648 - 2024/648 simplified gives 253/81
- So, 24/8 + 10/81 = 253/81
In mixed form: 310/81
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