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Add 40/81 and 10/40

40/81 + 10/40 is 241/324.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 81 and 40 is 3240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 40 = 3240,
    40/81 = 40 × 40/81 × 40 = 1600/3240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 81 = 3240,
    10/40 = 10 × 81/40 × 81 = 810/3240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1600/3240 + 810/3240 = 1600 + 810/3240 = 2410/3240
  5. 2410/3240 simplified gives 241/324
  6. So, 40/81 + 10/40 = 241/324

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