Add 24/4 and 12/81
1st number: 6 0/4, 2nd number: 12/81
24/4 + 12/81 is 166/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 81 is 324
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 324 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 81 = 324,
24/4 = 24 × 81/4 × 81 = 1944/324 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 4 = 324,
12/81 = 12 × 4/81 × 4 = 48/324 - Add the two like fractions:
1944/324 + 48/324 = 1944 + 48/324 = 1992/324 - 1992/324 simplified gives 166/27
- So, 24/4 + 12/81 = 166/27
In mixed form: 64/27
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