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Add 24/81 and 21/18

1st number: 24/81, 2nd number: 1 3/18

24/81 + 21/18 is 79/54.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 81 and 18 is 162

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
    24/81 = 24 × 2/81 × 2 = 48/162
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 9 = 162,
    21/18 = 21 × 9/18 × 9 = 189/162
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/162 + 189/162 = 48 + 189/162 = 237/162
  5. 237/162 simplified gives 79/54
  6. So, 24/81 + 21/18 = 79/54
    In mixed form: 125/54

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