Add 5/81 and 35/96
5/81 + 35/96 is 1105/2592.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 96 is 2592
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2592 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 32 = 2592,
5/81 = 5 × 32/81 × 32 = 160/2592 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 27 = 2592,
35/96 = 35 × 27/96 × 27 = 945/2592 - Add the two like fractions:
160/2592 + 945/2592 = 160 + 945/2592 = 1105/2592 - So, 5/81 + 35/96 = 1105/2592
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