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Add 10/81 and 40/18

1^st number: 10/81, 2^nd number: 2 4/18

10/81 + 40/18 is 190/81.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 81 and 18 is 162
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162
2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
   10/81 = 10 × 2/81 × 2 = 20/162
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 9 = 162,
   40/18 = 40 × 9/18 × 9 = 360/162
4. Add the two like fractions:
   20/162 + 360/162 = 20 + 360/162 = 380/162
5. 380/162 simplified gives 190/81
6. So, 10/81 + 40/18 = 190/81
   In mixed form: 228/81

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