Add 15/28 and 48/81
15/28 + 48/81 is 853/756.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 81 is 2268
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2268 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 81 = 2268,
15/28 = 15 × 81/28 × 81 = 1215/2268 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 28 = 2268,
48/81 = 48 × 28/81 × 28 = 1344/2268 - Add the two like fractions:
1215/2268 + 1344/2268 = 1215 + 1344/2268 = 2559/2268 - 2559/2268 simplified gives 853/756
- So, 15/28 + 48/81 = 853/756
In mixed form: 197/756
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