Add 12/81 and 10/40
12/81 + 10/40 is 43/108.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 40 is 3240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3240 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 40 = 3240,
12/81 = 12 × 40/81 × 40 = 480/3240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 81 = 3240,
10/40 = 10 × 81/40 × 81 = 810/3240 - Add the two like fractions:
480/3240 + 810/3240 = 480 + 810/3240 = 1290/3240 - 1290/3240 simplified gives 43/108
- So, 12/81 + 10/40 = 43/108
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