Add 9/2 and 15/81
1st number: 4 1/2, 2nd number: 15/81
9/2 + 15/81 is 253/54.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 81 is 162
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 81 = 162,
9/2 = 9 × 81/2 × 81 = 729/162 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
15/81 = 15 × 2/81 × 2 = 30/162 - Add the two like fractions:
729/162 + 30/162 = 729 + 30/162 = 759/162 - 759/162 simplified gives 253/54
- So, 9/2 + 15/81 = 253/54
In mixed form: 437/54
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