Add 16/32 and 6/81
16/32 + 6/81 is 31/54.
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,
16/32 = 16 × 81/32 × 81 = 1296/2592 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 32 = 2592,
6/81 = 6 × 32/81 × 32 = 192/2592 - Add the two like fractions:
1296/2592 + 192/2592 = 1296 + 192/2592 = 1488/2592 - 1488/2592 simplified gives 31/54
- So, 16/32 + 6/81 = 31/54
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