Add 24/27 and 4/81
24/27 + 4/81 is 76/81.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 81 is 81
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 81 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 3 = 81,
24/27 = 24 × 3/27 × 3 = 72/81 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 1 = 81,
4/81 = 4 × 1/81 × 1 = 4/81 - Add the two like fractions:
72/81 + 4/81 = 72 + 4/81 = 76/81 - So, 24/27 + 4/81 = 76/81
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