Add 27/2 and 15/81, Solve 13 1/2 + 15/81 as a fraction

Add 27/2 and 15/81

1^st number: 13 1/2, 2^nd number: 15/81

27/2 + 15/81 is 739/54.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 81 is 162

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 81 = 162,
27/2 = 27 × 81/2 × 81 = 2187/162
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
15/81 = 15 × 2/81 × 2 = 30/162
Add the two like fractions:
2187/162 + 30/162 = 2187 + 30/162 = 2217/162
2217/162 simplified gives 739/54
So, 27/2 + 15/81 = 739/54
In mixed form: 1337/54

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