Add 5/32 and 4/81
5/32 + 4/81 is 533/2592.
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,
4/81 = 4 × 32/81 × 32 = 128/2592 - Add the two like fractions:
405/2592 + 128/2592 = 405 + 128/2592 = 533/2592 - So, 5/32 + 4/81 = 533/2592
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