Add 24/81 and 8/49
24/81 + 8/49 is 608/1323.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 49 is 3969
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3969 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 49 = 3969,
24/81 = 24 × 49/81 × 49 = 1176/3969 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 81 = 3969,
8/49 = 8 × 81/49 × 81 = 648/3969 - Add the two like fractions:
1176/3969 + 648/3969 = 1176 + 648/3969 = 1824/3969 - 1824/3969 simplified gives 608/1323
- So, 24/81 + 8/49 = 608/1323
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