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Add 49/81 and 36/40

49/81 + 36/40 is 1219/810.

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,
    49/81 = 49 × 40/81 × 40 = 1960/3240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 81 = 3240,
    36/40 = 36 × 81/40 × 81 = 2916/3240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1960/3240 + 2916/3240 = 1960 + 2916/3240 = 4876/3240
  5. 4876/3240 simplified gives 1219/810
  6. So, 49/81 + 36/40 = 1219/810
    In mixed form: 1409/810

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