Add 6/81 and 12/24
6/81 + 12/24 is 31/54.
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,
6/81 = 6 × 8/81 × 8 = 48/648 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 27 = 648,
12/24 = 12 × 27/24 × 27 = 324/648 - Add the two like fractions:
48/648 + 324/648 = 48 + 324/648 = 372/648 - 372/648 simplified gives 31/54
- So, 6/81 + 12/24 = 31/54
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