Add 12/32 and 6/81
12/32 + 6/81 is 97/216.
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,
12/32 = 12 × 81/32 × 81 = 972/2592 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 32 = 2592,
6/81 = 6 × 32/81 × 32 = 192/2592 - Add the two like fractions:
972/2592 + 192/2592 = 972 + 192/2592 = 1164/2592 - 1164/2592 simplified gives 97/216
- So, 12/32 + 6/81 = 97/216
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