Add 6/15 and 20/81
6/15 + 20/81 is 262/405.
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,
6/15 = 6 × 27/15 × 27 = 162/405 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 5 = 405,
20/81 = 20 × 5/81 × 5 = 100/405 - Add the two like fractions:
162/405 + 100/405 = 162 + 100/405 = 262/405 - So, 6/15 + 20/81 = 262/405
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