Add 24/80 and 12/81
24/80 + 12/81 is 121/270.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 81 is 6480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 6480 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 81 = 6480,
24/80 = 24 × 81/80 × 81 = 1944/6480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 80 = 6480,
12/81 = 12 × 80/81 × 80 = 960/6480 - Add the two like fractions:
1944/6480 + 960/6480 = 1944 + 960/6480 = 2904/6480 - 2904/6480 simplified gives 121/270
- So, 24/80 + 12/81 = 121/270
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