Add 63/15 and 1/81, Solve 4 3/15 + 1/81 as a fraction

Add 63/15 and 1/81

1^st number: 4 3/15, 2^nd number: 1/81

63/15 + 1/81 is 1706/405.

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,
63/15 = 63 × 27/15 × 27 = 1701/405
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 5 = 405,
1/81 = 1 × 5/81 × 5 = 5/405
Add the two like fractions:
1701/405 + 5/405 = 1701 + 5/405 = 1706/405
So, 63/15 + 1/81 = 1706/405
In mixed form: 486/405

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