Add 2/25 and 15/81
2/25 + 15/81 is 179/675.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 81 is 2025
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2025 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 81 = 2025,
2/25 = 2 × 81/25 × 81 = 162/2025 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 25 = 2025,
15/81 = 15 × 25/81 × 25 = 375/2025 - Add the two like fractions:
162/2025 + 375/2025 = 162 + 375/2025 = 537/2025 - 537/2025 simplified gives 179/675
- So, 2/25 + 15/81 = 179/675
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