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Add 9/4 and 24/81

1st number: 2 1/4, 2nd number: 24/81

9/4 + 24/81 is 275/108.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 81 is 324

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 324
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 81 = 324,
    9/4 = 9 × 81/4 × 81 = 729/324
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 4 = 324,
    24/81 = 24 × 4/81 × 4 = 96/324
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    729/324 + 96/324 = 729 + 96/324 = 825/324
  5. 825/324 simplified gives 275/108
  6. So, 9/4 + 24/81 = 275/108
    In mixed form: 259/108

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