Add 84/24 and 6/81
1st number: 3 12/24, 2nd number: 6/81
84/24 + 6/81 is 193/54.
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,
84/24 = 84 × 27/24 × 27 = 2268/648 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 8 = 648,
6/81 = 6 × 8/81 × 8 = 48/648 - Add the two like fractions:
2268/648 + 48/648 = 2268 + 48/648 = 2316/648 - 2316/648 simplified gives 193/54
- So, 84/24 + 6/81 = 193/54
In mixed form: 331/54
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