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Add 32/3 and 14/81

1st number: 10 2/3, 2nd number: 14/81

32/3 + 14/81 is 878/81.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 81 is 81

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 81
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 27 = 81,
    32/3 = 32 × 27/3 × 27 = 864/81
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 1 = 81,
    14/81 = 14 × 1/81 × 1 = 14/81
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    864/81 + 14/81 = 864 + 14/81 = 878/81
  5. So, 32/3 + 14/81 = 878/81
    In mixed form: 1068/81

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