Add 2/81 and 1/40
2/81 + 1/40 is 161/3240.
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,
2/81 = 2 × 40/81 × 40 = 80/3240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 81 = 3240,
1/40 = 1 × 81/40 × 81 = 81/3240 - Add the two like fractions:
80/3240 + 81/3240 = 80 + 81/3240 = 161/3240 - So, 2/81 + 1/40 = 161/3240
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