Add 14/18 and 24/81
14/18 + 24/81 is 29/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 81 is 162
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 9 = 162,
14/18 = 14 × 9/18 × 9 = 126/162 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
24/81 = 24 × 2/81 × 2 = 48/162 - Add the two like fractions:
126/162 + 48/162 = 126 + 48/162 = 174/162 - 174/162 simplified gives 29/27
- So, 14/18 + 24/81 = 29/27
In mixed form: 12/27
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