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Add 49/81 and 9/40

49/81 + 9/40 is 2689/3240.

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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,
   9/40 = 9 × 81/40 × 81 = 729/3240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1960/3240 + 729/3240 = 1960 + 729/3240 = 2689/3240
5. So, 49/81 + 9/40 = 2689/3240

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