Add 40/32 and 6/81
1st number: 1 8/32, 2nd number: 6/81
40/32 + 6/81 is 143/108.
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,
40/32 = 40 × 81/32 × 81 = 3240/2592 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 32 = 2592,
6/81 = 6 × 32/81 × 32 = 192/2592 - Add the two like fractions:
3240/2592 + 192/2592 = 3240 + 192/2592 = 3432/2592 - 3432/2592 simplified gives 143/108
- So, 40/32 + 6/81 = 143/108
In mixed form: 135/108
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