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Add 30/15 and 14/81

1st number: 2 0/15, 2nd number: 14/81

30/15 + 14/81 is 176/81.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 405
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 27 = 405,
    30/15 = 30 × 27/15 × 27 = 810/405
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 5 = 405,
    14/81 = 14 × 5/81 × 5 = 70/405
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    810/405 + 70/405 = 810 + 70/405 = 880/405
  5. 880/405 simplified gives 176/81
  6. So, 30/15 + 14/81 = 176/81
    In mixed form: 214/81

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