Add 60/35 and 15/81
1st number: 1 25/35, 2nd number: 15/81
60/35 + 15/81 is 359/189.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 81 is 2835
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2835 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 81 = 2835,
60/35 = 60 × 81/35 × 81 = 4860/2835 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 35 = 2835,
15/81 = 15 × 35/81 × 35 = 525/2835 - Add the two like fractions:
4860/2835 + 525/2835 = 4860 + 525/2835 = 5385/2835 - 5385/2835 simplified gives 359/189
- So, 60/35 + 15/81 = 359/189
In mixed form: 1170/189
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 60/35+30/81 60/70+15/81 60/35+45/81 60/35+75/81