Add 4/24 and 42/81
4/24 + 42/81 is 37/54.
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,
4/24 = 4 × 27/24 × 27 = 108/648 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 8 = 648,
42/81 = 42 × 8/81 × 8 = 336/648 - Add the two like fractions:
108/648 + 336/648 = 108 + 336/648 = 444/648 - 444/648 simplified gives 37/54
- So, 4/24 + 42/81 = 37/54
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