Add 7/4 and 24/81
1st number: 1 3/4, 2nd number: 24/81
7/4 + 24/81 is 221/108.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 81 is 324
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 324 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 81 = 324,
7/4 = 7 × 81/4 × 81 = 567/324 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 4 = 324,
24/81 = 24 × 4/81 × 4 = 96/324 - Add the two like fractions:
567/324 + 96/324 = 567 + 96/324 = 663/324 - 663/324 simplified gives 221/108
- So, 7/4 + 24/81 = 221/108
In mixed form: 25/108
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