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Add 24/81 and 9/28

24/81 + 9/28 is 467/756.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 81 and 28 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 28 × 81 = 2268,
    9/28 = 9 × 81/28 × 81 = 729/2268
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    672/2268 + 729/2268 = 672 + 729/2268 = 1401/2268
  5. 1401/2268 simplified gives 467/756
  6. So, 24/81 + 9/28 = 467/756

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