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Add 28/32 and 75/81

28/32 + 75/81 is 389/216.

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,
    28/32 = 28 × 81/32 × 81 = 2268/2592
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 32 = 2592,
    75/81 = 75 × 32/81 × 32 = 2400/2592
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2268/2592 + 2400/2592 = 2268 + 2400/2592 = 4668/2592
  5. 4668/2592 simplified gives 389/216
  6. So, 28/32 + 75/81 = 389/216
    In mixed form: 1173/216

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