Add 72/81 and 30/32
72/81 + 30/32 is 263/144.
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,
72/81 = 72 × 32/81 × 32 = 2304/2592 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 81 = 2592,
30/32 = 30 × 81/32 × 81 = 2430/2592 - Add the two like fractions:
2304/2592 + 2430/2592 = 2304 + 2430/2592 = 4734/2592 - 4734/2592 simplified gives 263/144
- So, 72/81 + 30/32 = 263/144
In mixed form: 1119/144
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