Add 15/32 and 70/81
15/32 + 70/81 is 3455/2592.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 81 is 2592
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2592 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 81 = 2592,
15/32 = 15 × 81/32 × 81 = 1215/2592 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 32 = 2592,
70/81 = 70 × 32/81 × 32 = 2240/2592 - Add the two like fractions:
1215/2592 + 2240/2592 = 1215 + 2240/2592 = 3455/2592 - So, 15/32 + 70/81 = 3455/2592
In mixed form: 1863/2592
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