Add 7/8 and 15/81
7/8 + 15/81 is 229/216.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 81 is 648
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 648 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 81 = 648,
7/8 = 7 × 81/8 × 81 = 567/648 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 8 = 648,
15/81 = 15 × 8/81 × 8 = 120/648 - Add the two like fractions:
567/648 + 120/648 = 567 + 120/648 = 687/648 - 687/648 simplified gives 229/216
- So, 7/8 + 15/81 = 229/216
In mixed form: 113/216
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