Add 81/8 and 2/3
1st number: 10 1/8, 2nd number: 2/3
81/8 + 2/3 is 259/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 3 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
81/8 = 81 × 3/8 × 3 = 243/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 8 = 24,
2/3 = 2 × 8/3 × 8 = 16/24 - Add the two like fractions:
243/24 + 16/24 = 243 + 16/24 = 259/24 - So, 81/8 + 2/3 = 259/24
In mixed form: 1019/24
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