Add 5/81 and 32/54
5/81 + 32/54 is 53/81.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 54 is 162
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
5/81 = 5 × 2/81 × 2 = 10/162 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 3 = 162,
32/54 = 32 × 3/54 × 3 = 96/162 - Add the two like fractions:
10/162 + 96/162 = 10 + 96/162 = 106/162 - 106/162 simplified gives 53/81
- So, 5/81 + 32/54 = 53/81
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