Add 6/32 and 8/81
6/32 + 8/81 is 371/1296.
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,
6/32 = 6 × 81/32 × 81 = 486/2592 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 32 = 2592,
8/81 = 8 × 32/81 × 32 = 256/2592 - Add the two like fractions:
486/2592 + 256/2592 = 486 + 256/2592 = 742/2592 - 742/2592 simplified gives 371/1296
- So, 6/32 + 8/81 = 371/1296
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