Add 15/35 and 6/81, Solve 15/35 + 6/81 as a fraction

Add 15/35 and 6/81

15/35 + 6/81 is 95/189.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 81 is 2835

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2835
For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 81 = 2835,
15/35 = 15 × 81/35 × 81 = 1215/2835
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 35 = 2835,
6/81 = 6 × 35/81 × 35 = 210/2835
Add the two like fractions:
1215/2835 + 210/2835 = 1215 + 210/2835 = 1425/2835
1425/2835 simplified gives 95/189
So, 15/35 + 6/81 = 95/189

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