Add 36/81 and 2/15
36/81 + 2/15 is 26/45.
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,
36/81 = 36 × 5/81 × 5 = 180/405 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 27 = 405,
2/15 = 2 × 27/15 × 27 = 54/405 - Add the two like fractions:
180/405 + 54/405 = 180 + 54/405 = 234/405 - 234/405 simplified gives 26/45
- So, 36/81 + 2/15 = 26/45
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