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Add 30/32 and 20/81

30/32 + 20/81 is 1535/1296.

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,
    30/32 = 30 × 81/32 × 81 = 2430/2592
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 32 = 2592,
    20/81 = 20 × 32/81 × 32 = 640/2592
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2430/2592 + 640/2592 = 2430 + 640/2592 = 3070/2592
  5. 3070/2592 simplified gives 1535/1296
  6. So, 30/32 + 20/81 = 1535/1296
    In mixed form: 1239/1296

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