Add 15/81 and 30/25
1st number: 15/81, 2nd number: 1 5/25
15/81 + 30/25 is 187/135.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 25 is 2025
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2025 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 25 = 2025,
15/81 = 15 × 25/81 × 25 = 375/2025 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 81 = 2025,
30/25 = 30 × 81/25 × 81 = 2430/2025 - Add the two like fractions:
375/2025 + 2430/2025 = 375 + 2430/2025 = 2805/2025 - 2805/2025 simplified gives 187/135
- So, 15/81 + 30/25 = 187/135
In mixed form: 152/135
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