Add 24/81 and 7/24
24/81 + 7/24 is 127/216.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 24 is 648
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 648 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 8 = 648,
24/81 = 24 × 8/81 × 8 = 192/648 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 27 = 648,
7/24 = 7 × 27/24 × 27 = 189/648 - Add the two like fractions:
192/648 + 189/648 = 192 + 189/648 = 381/648 - 381/648 simplified gives 127/216
- So, 24/81 + 7/24 = 127/216
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