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Add 24/81 and 7/12

24/81 + 7/12 is 95/108.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 81 and 12 is 324

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 324
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 4 = 324,
    24/81 = 24 × 4/81 × 4 = 96/324
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 27 = 324,
    7/12 = 7 × 27/12 × 27 = 189/324
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    96/324 + 189/324 = 96 + 189/324 = 285/324
  5. 285/324 simplified gives 95/108
  6. So, 24/81 + 7/12 = 95/108

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