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Add 2/81 and 40/4

1^st number: 2/81, 2^nd number: 10 0/4

2/81 + 40/4 is 812/81.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 81 and 4 is 324
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 324
2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 4 = 324,
   2/81 = 2 × 4/81 × 4 = 8/324
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 81 = 324,
   40/4 = 40 × 81/4 × 81 = 3240/324
4. Add the two like fractions:
   8/324 + 3240/324 = 8 + 3240/324 = 3248/324
5. 3248/324 simplified gives 812/81
6. So, 2/81 + 40/4 = 812/81
   In mixed form: 102/81

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