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Add 18/81 and 1/24

18/81 + 1/24 is 19/72.

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,
    18/81 = 18 × 8/81 × 8 = 144/648
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 27 = 648,
    1/24 = 1 × 27/24 × 27 = 27/648
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    144/648 + 27/648 = 144 + 27/648 = 171/648
  5. 171/648 simplified gives 19/72
  6. So, 18/81 + 1/24 = 19/72

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