Add 40/25 and 4/81
1st number: 1 15/25, 2nd number: 4/81
40/25 + 4/81 is 668/405.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 81 is 2025
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2025 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 81 = 2025,
40/25 = 40 × 81/25 × 81 = 3240/2025 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 25 = 2025,
4/81 = 4 × 25/81 × 25 = 100/2025 - Add the two like fractions:
3240/2025 + 100/2025 = 3240 + 100/2025 = 3340/2025 - 3340/2025 simplified gives 668/405
- So, 40/25 + 4/81 = 668/405
In mixed form: 1263/405
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