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Add 10/32 and 9/81

10/32 + 9/81 is 61/144.

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,
    10/32 = 10 × 81/32 × 81 = 810/2592
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 32 = 2592,
    9/81 = 9 × 32/81 × 32 = 288/2592
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    810/2592 + 288/2592 = 810 + 288/2592 = 1098/2592
  5. 1098/2592 simplified gives 61/144
  6. So, 10/32 + 9/81 = 61/144

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