Add 14/15 and 8/81
14/15 + 8/81 is 418/405.
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,
14/15 = 14 × 27/15 × 27 = 378/405 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 5 = 405,
8/81 = 8 × 5/81 × 5 = 40/405 - Add the two like fractions:
378/405 + 40/405 = 378 + 40/405 = 418/405 - So, 14/15 + 8/81 = 418/405
In mixed form: 113/405
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