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
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 81 = 324,
9/4 = 9 × 81/4 × 81 = 729/324 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 4 = 324,
24/81 = 24 × 4/81 × 4 = 96/324 - Add the two like fractions:
729/324 + 96/324 = 729 + 96/324 = 825/324 - 825/324 simplified gives 275/108
- So, 9/4 + 24/81 = 275/108
In mixed form: 259/108
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