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Add 24/81 and 35/84

24/81 + 35/84 is 77/108.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 81 and 84 is 2268

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2268
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 28 = 2268,
    24/81 = 24 × 28/81 × 28 = 672/2268
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 27 = 2268,
    35/84 = 35 × 27/84 × 27 = 945/2268
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    672/2268 + 945/2268 = 672 + 945/2268 = 1617/2268
  5. 1617/2268 simplified gives 77/108
  6. So, 24/81 + 35/84 = 77/108

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