Add 2/81 and 12/24
2/81 + 12/24 is 85/162.
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,
2/81 = 2 × 8/81 × 8 = 16/648 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 27 = 648,
12/24 = 12 × 27/24 × 27 = 324/648 - Add the two like fractions:
16/648 + 324/648 = 16 + 324/648 = 340/648 - 340/648 simplified gives 85/162
- So, 2/81 + 12/24 = 85/162
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