Add 16/40 and 2/81
16/40 + 2/81 is 172/405.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 81 is 3240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3240 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 81 = 3240,
16/40 = 16 × 81/40 × 81 = 1296/3240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 40 = 3240,
2/81 = 2 × 40/81 × 40 = 80/3240 - Add the two like fractions:
1296/3240 + 80/3240 = 1296 + 80/3240 = 1376/3240 - 1376/3240 simplified gives 172/405
- So, 16/40 + 2/81 = 172/405
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