Add 5/32 and 63/81
5/32 + 63/81 is 269/288.
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,
5/32 = 5 × 81/32 × 81 = 405/2592 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 32 = 2592,
63/81 = 63 × 32/81 × 32 = 2016/2592 - Add the two like fractions:
405/2592 + 2016/2592 = 405 + 2016/2592 = 2421/2592 - 2421/2592 simplified gives 269/288
- So, 5/32 + 63/81 = 269/288
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