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Add 1/81 and 8/24

1/81 + 8/24 is 28/81.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 8 = 648,
    1/81 = 1 × 8/81 × 8 = 8/648
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 27 = 648,
    8/24 = 8 × 27/24 × 27 = 216/648
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    8/648 + 216/648 = 8 + 216/648 = 224/648
  5. 224/648 simplified gives 28/81
  6. So, 1/81 + 8/24 = 28/81

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