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Add 24/32 and 6/81

24/32 + 6/81 is 89/108.

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,
    24/32 = 24 × 81/32 × 81 = 1944/2592
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 32 = 2592,
    6/81 = 6 × 32/81 × 32 = 192/2592
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1944/2592 + 192/2592 = 1944 + 192/2592 = 2136/2592
  5. 2136/2592 simplified gives 89/108
  6. So, 24/32 + 6/81 = 89/108

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