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Add 60/81 and 45/40

1st number: 60/81, 2nd number: 1 5/40

60/81 + 45/40 is 403/216.

Steps for adding fractions

  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,
    60/81 = 60 × 40/81 × 40 = 2400/3240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 81 = 3240,
    45/40 = 45 × 81/40 × 81 = 3645/3240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2400/3240 + 3645/3240 = 2400 + 3645/3240 = 6045/3240
  5. 6045/3240 simplified gives 403/216
  6. So, 60/81 + 45/40 = 403/216
    In mixed form: 1187/216

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