Add 15/48 and 8/81
15/48 + 8/81 is 533/1296.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 81 is 1296
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1296 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 27 = 1296,
15/48 = 15 × 27/48 × 27 = 405/1296 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 16 = 1296,
8/81 = 8 × 16/81 × 16 = 128/1296 - Add the two like fractions:
405/1296 + 128/1296 = 405 + 128/1296 = 533/1296 - So, 15/48 + 8/81 = 533/1296
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