Add 81/24 and 27/18
1st number: 3 9/24, 2nd number: 1 9/18
81/24 + 27/18 is 39/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 18 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
81/24 = 81 × 3/24 × 3 = 243/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
27/18 = 27 × 4/18 × 4 = 108/72 - Add the two like fractions:
243/72 + 108/72 = 243 + 108/72 = 351/72 - 351/72 simplified gives 39/8
- So, 81/24 + 27/18 = 39/8
In mixed form: 47/8
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