Add 5/32 and 3/81
5/32 + 3/81 is 167/864.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 81 = 2592,
5/32 = 5 × 81/32 × 81 = 405/2592 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 32 = 2592,
3/81 = 3 × 32/81 × 32 = 96/2592 - Add the two like fractions:
405/2592 + 96/2592 = 405 + 96/2592 = 501/2592 - 501/2592 simplified gives 167/864
- So, 5/32 + 3/81 = 167/864
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 10/32+3/81 5/32+6/81 5/64+3/81 15/32+3/81 5/32+9/81 5/96+3/81 25/32+3/81 5/32+15/81 35/32+3/81 5/32+21/81