Add 2/4 and 24/81
2/4 + 24/81 is 43/54.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 81 is 324
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 324 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 81 = 324,
2/4 = 2 × 81/4 × 81 = 162/324 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 4 = 324,
24/81 = 24 × 4/81 × 4 = 96/324 - Add the two like fractions:
162/324 + 96/324 = 162 + 96/324 = 258/324 - 258/324 simplified gives 43/54
- So, 2/4 + 24/81 = 43/54
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