Add 24/36 and 5/81
24/36 + 5/81 is 59/81.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 81 is 324
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 324 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 9 = 324,
24/36 = 24 × 9/36 × 9 = 216/324 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 4 = 324,
5/81 = 5 × 4/81 × 4 = 20/324 - Add the two like fractions:
216/324 + 20/324 = 216 + 20/324 = 236/324 - 236/324 simplified gives 59/81
- So, 24/36 + 5/81 = 59/81
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