Add 6/81 and 2/24
6/81 + 2/24 is 17/108.
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,
2/24 = 2 × 27/24 × 27 = 54/648 - Add the two like fractions:
48/648 + 54/648 = 48 + 54/648 = 102/648 - 102/648 simplified gives 17/108
- So, 6/81 + 2/24 = 17/108
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