Add 8/32 and 42/81
8/32 + 42/81 is 83/108.
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,
8/32 = 8 × 81/32 × 81 = 648/2592 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 32 = 2592,
42/81 = 42 × 32/81 × 32 = 1344/2592 - Add the two like fractions:
648/2592 + 1344/2592 = 648 + 1344/2592 = 1992/2592 - 1992/2592 simplified gives 83/108
- So, 8/32 + 42/81 = 83/108
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