Add 15/18 and 15/81
15/18 + 15/81 is 55/54.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 81 is 162
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 9 = 162,
15/18 = 15 × 9/18 × 9 = 135/162 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
15/81 = 15 × 2/81 × 2 = 30/162 - Add the two like fractions:
135/162 + 30/162 = 135 + 30/162 = 165/162 - 165/162 simplified gives 55/54
- So, 15/18 + 15/81 = 55/54
In mixed form: 11/54
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