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Add 20/40 and 15/81

20/40 + 15/81 is 37/54.

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1. 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
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 81 = 3240,
   20/40 = 20 × 81/40 × 81 = 1620/3240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 40 = 3240,
   15/81 = 15 × 40/81 × 40 = 600/3240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1620/3240 + 600/3240 = 1620 + 600/3240 = 2220/3240
5. 2220/3240 simplified gives 37/54
6. So, 20/40 + 15/81 = 37/54

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