Add 40/81 and 6/7
40/81 + 6/7 is 766/567.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 7 is 567
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 567 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 7 = 567,
40/81 = 40 × 7/81 × 7 = 280/567 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 81 = 567,
6/7 = 6 × 81/7 × 81 = 486/567 - Add the two like fractions:
280/567 + 486/567 = 280 + 486/567 = 766/567 - So, 40/81 + 6/7 = 766/567
In mixed form: 1199/567
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