Add 15/8 and 80/81
1st number: 1 7/8, 2nd number: 80/81
15/8 + 80/81 is 1855/648.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 81 is 648
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 648 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 81 = 648,
15/8 = 15 × 81/8 × 81 = 1215/648 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 8 = 648,
80/81 = 80 × 8/81 × 8 = 640/648 - Add the two like fractions:
1215/648 + 640/648 = 1215 + 640/648 = 1855/648 - So, 15/8 + 80/81 = 1855/648
In mixed form: 2559/648
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