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Add 2/24 and 30/81

2/24 + 30/81 is 49/108.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 27 = 648,
    2/24 = 2 × 27/24 × 27 = 54/648
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 8 = 648,
    30/81 = 30 × 8/81 × 8 = 240/648
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    54/648 + 240/648 = 54 + 240/648 = 294/648
  5. 294/648 simplified gives 49/108
  6. So, 2/24 + 30/81 = 49/108

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