Add 16/81 and 14/24
16/81 + 14/24 is 253/324.
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,
16/81 = 16 × 8/81 × 8 = 128/648 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 27 = 648,
14/24 = 14 × 27/24 × 27 = 378/648 - Add the two like fractions:
128/648 + 378/648 = 128 + 378/648 = 506/648 - 506/648 simplified gives 253/324
- So, 16/81 + 14/24 = 253/324
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