Add 12/35 and 15/81
12/35 + 15/81 is 499/945.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 81 is 2835
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2835 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 81 = 2835,
12/35 = 12 × 81/35 × 81 = 972/2835 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 35 = 2835,
15/81 = 15 × 35/81 × 35 = 525/2835 - Add the two like fractions:
972/2835 + 525/2835 = 972 + 525/2835 = 1497/2835 - 1497/2835 simplified gives 499/945
- So, 12/35 + 15/81 = 499/945
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