Add 81/49 and 15/81
1st number: 1 32/49, 2nd number: 15/81
81/49 + 15/81 is 2432/1323.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 81 is 3969
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3969 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 81 = 3969,
81/49 = 81 × 81/49 × 81 = 6561/3969 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 49 = 3969,
15/81 = 15 × 49/81 × 49 = 735/3969 - Add the two like fractions:
6561/3969 + 735/3969 = 6561 + 735/3969 = 7296/3969 - 7296/3969 simplified gives 2432/1323
- So, 81/49 + 15/81 = 2432/1323
In mixed form: 11109/1323
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