Add 24/81 and 7/56
24/81 + 7/56 is 91/216.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 56 is 4536
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4536 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 56 = 4536,
24/81 = 24 × 56/81 × 56 = 1344/4536 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 81 = 4536,
7/56 = 7 × 81/56 × 81 = 567/4536 - Add the two like fractions:
1344/4536 + 567/4536 = 1344 + 567/4536 = 1911/4536 - 1911/4536 simplified gives 91/216
- So, 24/81 + 7/56 = 91/216
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