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Add 35/15 and 4/81

1st number: 2 5/15, 2nd number: 4/81

35/15 + 4/81 is 193/81.

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,
    35/15 = 35 × 27/15 × 27 = 945/405
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 5 = 405,
    4/81 = 4 × 5/81 × 5 = 20/405
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    945/405 + 20/405 = 945 + 20/405 = 965/405
  5. 965/405 simplified gives 193/81
  6. So, 35/15 + 4/81 = 193/81
    In mixed form: 231/81

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