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Add 1/32 and 4/81

1/32 + 4/81 is 209/2592.

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,
    1/32 = 1 × 81/32 × 81 = 81/2592
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 32 = 2592,
    4/81 = 4 × 32/81 × 32 = 128/2592
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    81/2592 + 128/2592 = 81 + 128/2592 = 209/2592
  5. So, 1/32 + 4/81 = 209/2592

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