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Add 24/81 and 45/7

1st number: 24/81, 2nd number: 6 3/7

24/81 + 45/7 is 1271/189.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 81 and 7 is 567

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 567
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 7 = 567,
    24/81 = 24 × 7/81 × 7 = 168/567
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 81 = 567,
    45/7 = 45 × 81/7 × 81 = 3645/567
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    168/567 + 3645/567 = 168 + 3645/567 = 3813/567
  5. 3813/567 simplified gives 1271/189
  6. So, 24/81 + 45/7 = 1271/189
    In mixed form: 6137/189

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