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Add 24/81 and 12/15

24/81 + 12/15 is 148/135.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 81 and 15 is 405

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 405
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 5 = 405,
    24/81 = 24 × 5/81 × 5 = 120/405
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 27 = 405,
    12/15 = 12 × 27/15 × 27 = 324/405
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    120/405 + 324/405 = 120 + 324/405 = 444/405
  5. 444/405 simplified gives 148/135
  6. So, 24/81 + 12/15 = 148/135
    In mixed form: 113/135

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