Add 15/16 and 2/81
15/16 + 2/81 is 1247/1296.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 81 is 1296
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1296 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 81 = 1296,
15/16 = 15 × 81/16 × 81 = 1215/1296 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 16 = 1296,
2/81 = 2 × 16/81 × 16 = 32/1296 - Add the two like fractions:
1215/1296 + 32/1296 = 1215 + 32/1296 = 1247/1296 - So, 15/16 + 2/81 = 1247/1296
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