Add 6/81 and 21/24
6/81 + 21/24 is 205/216.
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,
21/24 = 21 × 27/24 × 27 = 567/648 - Add the two like fractions:
48/648 + 567/648 = 48 + 567/648 = 615/648 - 615/648 simplified gives 205/216
- So, 6/81 + 21/24 = 205/216
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