Add 4/32 and 18/81
4/32 + 18/81 is 25/72.
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,
4/32 = 4 × 81/32 × 81 = 324/2592 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 32 = 2592,
18/81 = 18 × 32/81 × 32 = 576/2592 - Add the two like fractions:
324/2592 + 576/2592 = 324 + 576/2592 = 900/2592 - 900/2592 simplified gives 25/72
- So, 4/32 + 18/81 = 25/72
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