Add 15/81 and 25/60
15/81 + 25/60 is 65/108.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 60 is 1620
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1620 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 20 = 1620,
15/81 = 15 × 20/81 × 20 = 300/1620 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 27 = 1620,
25/60 = 25 × 27/60 × 27 = 675/1620 - Add the two like fractions:
300/1620 + 675/1620 = 300 + 675/1620 = 975/1620 - 975/1620 simplified gives 65/108
- So, 15/81 + 25/60 = 65/108
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