Add 40/81 and 9/14
40/81 + 9/14 is 1289/1134.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 14 is 1134
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1134 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 14 = 1134,
40/81 = 40 × 14/81 × 14 = 560/1134 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 81 = 1134,
9/14 = 9 × 81/14 × 81 = 729/1134 - Add the two like fractions:
560/1134 + 729/1134 = 560 + 729/1134 = 1289/1134 - So, 40/81 + 9/14 = 1289/1134
In mixed form: 1155/1134
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