Add 15/81 and 4/36
15/81 + 4/36 is 8/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 36 is 324
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 324 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 4 = 324,
15/81 = 15 × 4/81 × 4 = 60/324 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 9 = 324,
4/36 = 4 × 9/36 × 9 = 36/324 - Add the two like fractions:
60/324 + 36/324 = 60 + 36/324 = 96/324 - 96/324 simplified gives 8/27
- So, 15/81 + 4/36 = 8/27
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