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Add 24/81 and 27/10

1st number: 24/81, 2nd number: 2 7/10

24/81 + 27/10 is 809/270.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 81 and 10 is 810

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 810
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 10 = 810,
    24/81 = 24 × 10/81 × 10 = 240/810
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 81 = 810,
    27/10 = 27 × 81/10 × 81 = 2187/810
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    240/810 + 2187/810 = 240 + 2187/810 = 2427/810
  5. 2427/810 simplified gives 809/270
  6. So, 24/81 + 27/10 = 809/270
    In mixed form: 2269/270

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