Add 8/24 and 5/81
8/24 + 5/81 is 32/81.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 81 is 648
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 648 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 27 = 648,
8/24 = 8 × 27/24 × 27 = 216/648 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 8 = 648,
5/81 = 5 × 8/81 × 8 = 40/648 - Add the two like fractions:
216/648 + 40/648 = 216 + 40/648 = 256/648 - 256/648 simplified gives 32/81
- So, 8/24 + 5/81 = 32/81
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