Add 40/81 and 20/35
40/81 + 20/35 is 604/567.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 35 is 2835
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2835 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 35 = 2835,
40/81 = 40 × 35/81 × 35 = 1400/2835 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 81 = 2835,
20/35 = 20 × 81/35 × 81 = 1620/2835 - Add the two like fractions:
1400/2835 + 1620/2835 = 1400 + 1620/2835 = 3020/2835 - 3020/2835 simplified gives 604/567
- So, 40/81 + 20/35 = 604/567
In mixed form: 137/567
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