Add 10/81 and 8/15
10/81 + 8/15 is 266/405.
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,
10/81 = 10 × 5/81 × 5 = 50/405 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 27 = 405,
8/15 = 8 × 27/15 × 27 = 216/405 - Add the two like fractions:
50/405 + 216/405 = 50 + 216/405 = 266/405 - So, 10/81 + 8/15 = 266/405
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