Add 1/81 and 16/24
1/81 + 16/24 is 55/81.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 24 is 648
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 648 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 8 = 648,
1/81 = 1 × 8/81 × 8 = 8/648 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 27 = 648,
16/24 = 16 × 27/24 × 27 = 432/648 - Add the two like fractions:
8/648 + 432/648 = 8 + 432/648 = 440/648 - 440/648 simplified gives 55/81
- So, 1/81 + 16/24 = 55/81
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