Add 27/5 and 15/81
1st number: 5 2/5, 2nd number: 15/81
27/5 + 15/81 is 754/135.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 81 is 405
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 405 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 81 = 405,
27/5 = 27 × 81/5 × 81 = 2187/405 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 5 = 405,
15/81 = 15 × 5/81 × 5 = 75/405 - Add the two like fractions:
2187/405 + 75/405 = 2187 + 75/405 = 2262/405 - 2262/405 simplified gives 754/135
- So, 27/5 + 15/81 = 754/135
In mixed form: 579/135
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