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Add 5/32 and 3/81

5/32 + 3/81 is 167/864.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 81 is 2592

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2592
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 81 = 2592,
    5/32 = 5 × 81/32 × 81 = 405/2592
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 32 = 2592,
    3/81 = 3 × 32/81 × 32 = 96/2592
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    405/2592 + 96/2592 = 405 + 96/2592 = 501/2592
  5. 501/2592 simplified gives 167/864
  6. So, 5/32 + 3/81 = 167/864

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