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Add 1/28 and 24/81

1/28 + 24/81 is 251/756.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 81 is 2268

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2268
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 81 = 2268,
    1/28 = 1 × 81/28 × 81 = 81/2268
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 28 = 2268,
    24/81 = 24 × 28/81 × 28 = 672/2268
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    81/2268 + 672/2268 = 81 + 672/2268 = 753/2268
  5. 753/2268 simplified gives 251/756
  6. So, 1/28 + 24/81 = 251/756

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