Add 5/27 and 24/81
5/27 + 24/81 is 13/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 81 is 81
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 81 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 3 = 81,
5/27 = 5 × 3/27 × 3 = 15/81 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 1 = 81,
24/81 = 24 × 1/81 × 1 = 24/81 - Add the two like fractions:
15/81 + 24/81 = 15 + 24/81 = 39/81 - 39/81 simplified gives 13/27
- So, 5/27 + 24/81 = 13/27
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 10/27+24/81 5/27+48/81 5/54+24/81 15/27+24/81 5/27+72/81 5/81+24/81 25/27+24/81 35/27+24/81