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Add 8/32 and 6/81

8/32 + 6/81 is 35/108.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 81 = 2592,
    8/32 = 8 × 81/32 × 81 = 648/2592
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 32 = 2592,
    6/81 = 6 × 32/81 × 32 = 192/2592
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    648/2592 + 192/2592 = 648 + 192/2592 = 840/2592
  5. 840/2592 simplified gives 35/108
  6. So, 8/32 + 6/81 = 35/108

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