Add 4/49 and 15/81
4/49 + 15/81 is 353/1323.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 81 is 3969
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3969 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 81 = 3969,
4/49 = 4 × 81/49 × 81 = 324/3969 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 49 = 3969,
15/81 = 15 × 49/81 × 49 = 735/3969 - Add the two like fractions:
324/3969 + 735/3969 = 324 + 735/3969 = 1059/3969 - 1059/3969 simplified gives 353/1323
- So, 4/49 + 15/81 = 353/1323
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