Add 3/81 and 7/15
3/81 + 7/15 is 68/135.
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,
3/81 = 3 × 5/81 × 5 = 15/405 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 27 = 405,
7/15 = 7 × 27/15 × 27 = 189/405 - Add the two like fractions:
15/405 + 189/405 = 15 + 189/405 = 204/405 - 204/405 simplified gives 68/135
- So, 3/81 + 7/15 = 68/135
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