Add 40/18 and 4/81, Solve 2 4/18 + 4/81 as a fraction

Add 40/18 and 4/81

1^st number: 2 4/18, 2^nd number: 4/81

40/18 + 4/81 is 184/81.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 81 is 162

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162
For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 9 = 162,
40/18 = 40 × 9/18 × 9 = 360/162
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
4/81 = 4 × 2/81 × 2 = 8/162
Add the two like fractions:
360/162 + 8/162 = 360 + 8/162 = 368/162
368/162 simplified gives 184/81
So, 40/18 + 4/81 = 184/81
In mixed form: 222/81

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