Add 36/15 and 28/81
1st number: 2 6/15, 2nd number: 28/81
36/15 + 28/81 is 1112/405.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 27 = 405,
36/15 = 36 × 27/15 × 27 = 972/405 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 5 = 405,
28/81 = 28 × 5/81 × 5 = 140/405 - Add the two like fractions:
972/405 + 140/405 = 972 + 140/405 = 1112/405 - So, 36/15 + 28/81 = 1112/405
In mixed form: 2302/405
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