Add 5/81 and 12/40
5/81 + 12/40 is 293/810.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 40 = 3240,
5/81 = 5 × 40/81 × 40 = 200/3240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 81 = 3240,
12/40 = 12 × 81/40 × 81 = 972/3240 - Add the two like fractions:
200/3240 + 972/3240 = 200 + 972/3240 = 1172/3240 - 1172/3240 simplified gives 293/810
- So, 5/81 + 12/40 = 293/810
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