Add 2/81 and 28/24
1st number: 2/81, 2nd number: 1 4/24
2/81 + 28/24 is 193/162.
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,
28/24 = 28 × 27/24 × 27 = 756/648 - Add the two like fractions:
16/648 + 756/648 = 16 + 756/648 = 772/648 - 772/648 simplified gives 193/162
- So, 2/81 + 28/24 = 193/162
In mixed form: 131/162
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