Add 49/81 and 24/54
49/81 + 24/54 is 85/81.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 54 is 162
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
49/81 = 49 × 2/81 × 2 = 98/162 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 3 = 162,
24/54 = 24 × 3/54 × 3 = 72/162 - Add the two like fractions:
98/162 + 72/162 = 98 + 72/162 = 170/162 - 170/162 simplified gives 85/81
- So, 49/81 + 24/54 = 85/81
In mixed form: 14/81
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