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