Add 2/24 and 1/81
2/24 + 1/81 is 31/324.
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,
2/24 = 2 × 27/24 × 27 = 54/648 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 8 = 648,
1/81 = 1 × 8/81 × 8 = 8/648 - Add the two like fractions:
54/648 + 8/648 = 54 + 8/648 = 62/648 - 62/648 simplified gives 31/324
- So, 2/24 + 1/81 = 31/324
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