Add 9/15 and 63/81
9/15 + 63/81 is 62/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
9/15 = 9 × 27/15 × 27 = 243/405 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 5 = 405,
63/81 = 63 × 5/81 × 5 = 315/405 - Add the two like fractions:
243/405 + 315/405 = 243 + 315/405 = 558/405 - 558/405 simplified gives 62/45
- So, 9/15 + 63/81 = 62/45
In mixed form: 117/45
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