Add 10/36 and 40/81
10/36 + 40/81 is 125/162.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 81 is 324
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 324 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 9 = 324,
10/36 = 10 × 9/36 × 9 = 90/324 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 4 = 324,
40/81 = 40 × 4/81 × 4 = 160/324 - Add the two like fractions:
90/324 + 160/324 = 90 + 160/324 = 250/324 - 250/324 simplified gives 125/162
- So, 10/36 + 40/81 = 125/162
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