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Add 3/32 and 3/81

3/32 + 3/81 is 113/864.

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,
    3/32 = 3 × 81/32 × 81 = 243/2592
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 32 = 2592,
    3/81 = 3 × 32/81 × 32 = 96/2592
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    243/2592 + 96/2592 = 243 + 96/2592 = 339/2592
  5. 339/2592 simplified gives 113/864
  6. So, 3/32 + 3/81 = 113/864

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