Add 6/81 and 3/40
6/81 + 3/40 is 161/1080.
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,
6/81 = 6 × 40/81 × 40 = 240/3240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 81 = 3240,
3/40 = 3 × 81/40 × 81 = 243/3240 - Add the two like fractions:
240/3240 + 243/3240 = 240 + 243/3240 = 483/3240 - 483/3240 simplified gives 161/1080
- So, 6/81 + 3/40 = 161/1080
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