Add 28/81 and 4/15
28/81 + 4/15 is 248/405.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 5 = 405,
28/81 = 28 × 5/81 × 5 = 140/405 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 27 = 405,
4/15 = 4 × 27/15 × 27 = 108/405 - Add the two like fractions:
140/405 + 108/405 = 140 + 108/405 = 248/405 - So, 28/81 + 4/15 = 248/405
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