Add 7/8 and 24/81
7/8 + 24/81 is 253/216.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 81 is 648
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 648 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 81 = 648,
7/8 = 7 × 81/8 × 81 = 567/648 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 8 = 648,
24/81 = 24 × 8/81 × 8 = 192/648 - Add the two like fractions:
567/648 + 192/648 = 567 + 192/648 = 759/648 - 759/648 simplified gives 253/216
- So, 7/8 + 24/81 = 253/216
In mixed form: 137/216
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