Add 40/81 and 40/54
40/81 + 40/54 is 100/81.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 54 is 162
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
40/81 = 40 × 2/81 × 2 = 80/162 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 3 = 162,
40/54 = 40 × 3/54 × 3 = 120/162 - Add the two like fractions:
80/162 + 120/162 = 80 + 120/162 = 200/162 - 200/162 simplified gives 100/81
- So, 40/81 + 40/54 = 100/81
In mixed form: 119/81
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