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Add 49/81 and 4/40

49/81 + 4/40 is 571/810.

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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,
   4/40 = 4 × 81/40 × 81 = 324/3240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1960/3240 + 324/3240 = 1960 + 324/3240 = 2284/3240
5. 2284/3240 simplified gives 571/810
6. So, 49/81 + 4/40 = 571/810

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