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Add 10/5 and 40/81

1^st number: 2 0/5, 2^nd number: 40/81

10/5 + 40/81 is 202/81.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 81 is 405
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 405
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 81 = 405,
   10/5 = 10 × 81/5 × 81 = 810/405
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 5 = 405,
   40/81 = 40 × 5/81 × 5 = 200/405
4. Add the two like fractions:
   810/405 + 200/405 = 810 + 200/405 = 1010/405
5. 1010/405 simplified gives 202/81
6. So, 10/5 + 40/81 = 202/81
   In mixed form: 240/81

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