Add 24/2 and 18/81
1st number: 12 0/2, 2nd number: 18/81
24/2 + 18/81 is 110/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 81 is 162
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 81 = 162,
24/2 = 24 × 81/2 × 81 = 1944/162 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
18/81 = 18 × 2/81 × 2 = 36/162 - Add the two like fractions:
1944/162 + 36/162 = 1944 + 36/162 = 1980/162 - 1980/162 simplified gives 110/9
- So, 24/2 + 18/81 = 110/9
In mixed form: 122/9
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