Add 30/32 and 40/81
30/32 + 40/81 is 1855/1296.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 81 = 2592,
30/32 = 30 × 81/32 × 81 = 2430/2592 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 32 = 2592,
40/81 = 40 × 32/81 × 32 = 1280/2592 - Add the two like fractions:
2430/2592 + 1280/2592 = 2430 + 1280/2592 = 3710/2592 - 3710/2592 simplified gives 1855/1296
- So, 30/32 + 40/81 = 1855/1296
In mixed form: 1559/1296
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