Add 81/32 and 8/35
1st number: 2 17/32, 2nd number: 8/35
81/32 + 8/35 is 3091/1120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 35 is 1120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1120 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
81/32 = 81 × 35/32 × 35 = 2835/1120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 32 = 1120,
8/35 = 8 × 32/35 × 32 = 256/1120 - Add the two like fractions:
2835/1120 + 256/1120 = 2835 + 256/1120 = 3091/1120 - So, 81/32 + 8/35 = 3091/1120
In mixed form: 2851/1120
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