Add 24/45 and 6/81
24/45 + 6/81 is 82/135.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 81 is 405
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 405 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 9 = 405,
24/45 = 24 × 9/45 × 9 = 216/405 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 5 = 405,
6/81 = 6 × 5/81 × 5 = 30/405 - Add the two like fractions:
216/405 + 30/405 = 216 + 30/405 = 246/405 - 246/405 simplified gives 82/135
- So, 24/45 + 6/81 = 82/135
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