Add 24/2 and 4/81, Solve 12 0/2 + 4/81 as a fraction

Add 24/2 and 4/81

1^st number: 12 0/2, 2^nd number: 4/81

24/2 + 4/81 is 976/81.

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,
4/81 = 4 × 2/81 × 2 = 8/162
Add the two like fractions:
1944/162 + 8/162 = 1944 + 8/162 = 1952/162
1952/162 simplified gives 976/81
So, 24/2 + 4/81 = 976/81
In mixed form: 124/81

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