Add 3/24 and 9/81
3/24 + 9/81 is 17/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 81 is 648
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 648 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 27 = 648,
3/24 = 3 × 27/24 × 27 = 81/648 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 8 = 648,
9/81 = 9 × 8/81 × 8 = 72/648 - Add the two like fractions:
81/648 + 72/648 = 81 + 72/648 = 153/648 - 153/648 simplified gives 17/72
- So, 3/24 + 9/81 = 17/72
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