Add 2/81 and 12/32
2/81 + 12/32 is 259/648.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 32 is 2592
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2592 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 32 = 2592,
2/81 = 2 × 32/81 × 32 = 64/2592 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 81 = 2592,
12/32 = 12 × 81/32 × 81 = 972/2592 - Add the two like fractions:
64/2592 + 972/2592 = 64 + 972/2592 = 1036/2592 - 1036/2592 simplified gives 259/648
- So, 2/81 + 12/32 = 259/648
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