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Add 24/81 and 27/40

24/81 + 27/40 is 1049/1080.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 81 and 40 is 3240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 40 = 3240,
    24/81 = 24 × 40/81 × 40 = 960/3240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 81 = 3240,
    27/40 = 27 × 81/40 × 81 = 2187/3240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    960/3240 + 2187/3240 = 960 + 2187/3240 = 3147/3240
  5. 3147/3240 simplified gives 1049/1080
  6. So, 24/81 + 27/40 = 1049/1080

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