Add 12/15 and 18/81
12/15 + 18/81 is 46/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 81 is 405
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 405 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 27 = 405,
12/15 = 12 × 27/15 × 27 = 324/405 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 5 = 405,
18/81 = 18 × 5/81 × 5 = 90/405 - Add the two like fractions:
324/405 + 90/405 = 324 + 90/405 = 414/405 - 414/405 simplified gives 46/45
- So, 12/15 + 18/81 = 46/45
In mixed form: 11/45
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