Add 3/84 and 24/81
3/84 + 24/81 is 251/756.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 81 is 2268
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2268 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 27 = 2268,
3/84 = 3 × 27/84 × 27 = 81/2268 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 28 = 2268,
24/81 = 24 × 28/81 × 28 = 672/2268 - Add the two like fractions:
81/2268 + 672/2268 = 81 + 672/2268 = 753/2268 - 753/2268 simplified gives 251/756
- So, 3/84 + 24/81 = 251/756
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