Add 32/7 and 15/81
1st number: 4 4/7, 2nd number: 15/81
32/7 + 15/81 is 899/189.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 81 is 567
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 567 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 81 = 567,
32/7 = 32 × 81/7 × 81 = 2592/567 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 7 = 567,
15/81 = 15 × 7/81 × 7 = 105/567 - Add the two like fractions:
2592/567 + 105/567 = 2592 + 105/567 = 2697/567 - 2697/567 simplified gives 899/189
- So, 32/7 + 15/81 = 899/189
In mixed form: 4143/189
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