Add 18/4 and 15/81
1st number: 4 2/4, 2nd number: 15/81
18/4 + 15/81 is 253/54.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 81 is 324
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 324 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 81 = 324,
18/4 = 18 × 81/4 × 81 = 1458/324 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 4 = 324,
15/81 = 15 × 4/81 × 4 = 60/324 - Add the two like fractions:
1458/324 + 60/324 = 1458 + 60/324 = 1518/324 - 1518/324 simplified gives 253/54
- So, 18/4 + 15/81 = 253/54
In mixed form: 437/54
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