Add 81/10 and 15/54
1st number: 8 1/10, 2nd number: 15/54
81/10 + 15/54 is 377/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
81/10 = 81 × 27/10 × 27 = 2187/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
15/54 = 15 × 5/54 × 5 = 75/270 - Add the two like fractions:
2187/270 + 75/270 = 2187 + 75/270 = 2262/270 - 2262/270 simplified gives 377/45
- So, 81/10 + 15/54 = 377/45
In mixed form: 817/45
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