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Add 8/81 and 32/30

1st number: 8/81, 2nd number: 1 2/30

8/81 + 32/30 is 472/405.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 81 and 30 is 810

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 810
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 10 = 810,
    8/81 = 8 × 10/81 × 10 = 80/810
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 27 = 810,
    32/30 = 32 × 27/30 × 27 = 864/810
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    80/810 + 864/810 = 80 + 864/810 = 944/810
  5. 944/810 simplified gives 472/405
  6. So, 8/81 + 32/30 = 472/405
    In mixed form: 167/405

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