Add 24/15 and 4/81
1st number: 1 9/15, 2nd number: 4/81
24/15 + 4/81 is 668/405.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 81 is 405
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 405 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 27 = 405,
24/15 = 24 × 27/15 × 27 = 648/405 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 5 = 405,
4/81 = 4 × 5/81 × 5 = 20/405 - Add the two like fractions:
648/405 + 20/405 = 648 + 20/405 = 668/405 - So, 24/15 + 4/81 = 668/405
In mixed form: 1263/405
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