Add 15/81 and 4/45
15/81 + 4/45 is 37/135.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 45 is 405
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 405 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 5 = 405,
15/81 = 15 × 5/81 × 5 = 75/405 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 9 = 405,
4/45 = 4 × 9/45 × 9 = 36/405 - Add the two like fractions:
75/405 + 36/405 = 75 + 36/405 = 111/405 - 111/405 simplified gives 37/135
- So, 15/81 + 4/45 = 37/135
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