Add 5/81 and 8/24
5/81 + 8/24 is 32/81.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 24 is 648
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 648 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 8 = 648,
5/81 = 5 × 8/81 × 8 = 40/648 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 27 = 648,
8/24 = 8 × 27/24 × 27 = 216/648 - Add the two like fractions:
40/648 + 216/648 = 40 + 216/648 = 256/648 - 256/648 simplified gives 32/81
- So, 5/81 + 8/24 = 32/81
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