Add 2/81 and 63/15
1st number: 2/81, 2nd number: 4 3/15
2/81 + 63/15 is 1711/405.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 15 is 405
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 405 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 5 = 405,
2/81 = 2 × 5/81 × 5 = 10/405 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 27 = 405,
63/15 = 63 × 27/15 × 27 = 1701/405 - Add the two like fractions:
10/405 + 1701/405 = 10 + 1701/405 = 1711/405 - So, 2/81 + 63/15 = 1711/405
In mixed form: 491/405
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