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Add 24/81 and 7/84

24/81 + 7/84 is 41/108.

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,
    7/84 = 7 × 27/84 × 27 = 189/2268
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    672/2268 + 189/2268 = 672 + 189/2268 = 861/2268
  5. 861/2268 simplified gives 41/108
  6. So, 24/81 + 7/84 = 41/108

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