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Add 60/40 and 30/81

1st number: 1 20/40, 2nd number: 30/81

60/40 + 30/81 is 101/54.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 81 is 3240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 81 = 3240,
    60/40 = 60 × 81/40 × 81 = 4860/3240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 40 = 3240,
    30/81 = 30 × 40/81 × 40 = 1200/3240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4860/3240 + 1200/3240 = 4860 + 1200/3240 = 6060/3240
  5. 6060/3240 simplified gives 101/54
  6. So, 60/40 + 30/81 = 101/54
    In mixed form: 147/54

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