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Add 3/40 and 14/81

3/40 + 14/81 is 803/3240.

Steps for adding fractions

  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,
    3/40 = 3 × 81/40 × 81 = 243/3240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 40 = 3240,
    14/81 = 14 × 40/81 × 40 = 560/3240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    243/3240 + 560/3240 = 243 + 560/3240 = 803/3240
  5. So, 3/40 + 14/81 = 803/3240

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