Add 81/25 and 15/27
1st number: 3 6/25, 2nd number: 15/27
81/25 + 15/27 is 854/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 27 is 675
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 675 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 27 = 675,
81/25 = 81 × 27/25 × 27 = 2187/675 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
15/27 = 15 × 25/27 × 25 = 375/675 - Add the two like fractions:
2187/675 + 375/675 = 2187 + 375/675 = 2562/675 - 2562/675 simplified gives 854/225
- So, 81/25 + 15/27 = 854/225
In mixed form: 3179/225
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