Add 32/5 and 8/81
1st number: 6 2/5, 2nd number: 8/81
32/5 + 8/81 is 2632/405.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 81 is 405
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 405 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 81 = 405,
32/5 = 32 × 81/5 × 81 = 2592/405 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 5 = 405,
8/81 = 8 × 5/81 × 5 = 40/405 - Add the two like fractions:
2592/405 + 40/405 = 2592 + 40/405 = 2632/405 - So, 32/5 + 8/81 = 2632/405
In mixed form: 6202/405
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