Add 5/81 and 8/32
5/81 + 8/32 is 101/324.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 32 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 32 × 81 = 2592,
8/32 = 8 × 81/32 × 81 = 648/2592 - Add the two like fractions:
160/2592 + 648/2592 = 160 + 648/2592 = 808/2592 - 808/2592 simplified gives 101/324
- So, 5/81 + 8/32 = 101/324
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