Add 56/32 and 6/81
1st number: 1 24/32, 2nd number: 6/81
56/32 + 6/81 is 197/108.
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,
56/32 = 56 × 81/32 × 81 = 4536/2592 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 32 = 2592,
6/81 = 6 × 32/81 × 32 = 192/2592 - Add the two like fractions:
4536/2592 + 192/2592 = 4536 + 192/2592 = 4728/2592 - 4728/2592 simplified gives 197/108
- So, 56/32 + 6/81 = 197/108
In mixed form: 189/108
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