Add 32/6 and 2/81
1st number: 5 2/6, 2nd number: 2/81
32/6 + 2/81 is 434/81.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 81 is 162
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 27 = 162,
32/6 = 32 × 27/6 × 27 = 864/162 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
2/81 = 2 × 2/81 × 2 = 4/162 - Add the two like fractions:
864/162 + 4/162 = 864 + 4/162 = 868/162 - 868/162 simplified gives 434/81
- So, 32/6 + 2/81 = 434/81
In mixed form: 529/81
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