Add 42/2 and 15/81
1st number: 21 0/2, 2nd number: 15/81
42/2 + 15/81 is 572/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 81 is 162
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 81 = 162,
42/2 = 42 × 81/2 × 81 = 3402/162 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
15/81 = 15 × 2/81 × 2 = 30/162 - Add the two like fractions:
3402/162 + 30/162 = 3402 + 30/162 = 3432/162 - 3432/162 simplified gives 572/27
- So, 42/2 + 15/81 = 572/27
In mixed form: 215/27
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