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Add 7/81 and 6/40

7/81 + 6/40 is 383/1620.

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,
    7/81 = 7 × 40/81 × 40 = 280/3240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 81 = 3240,
    6/40 = 6 × 81/40 × 81 = 486/3240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    280/3240 + 486/3240 = 280 + 486/3240 = 766/3240
  5. 766/3240 simplified gives 383/1620
  6. So, 7/81 + 6/40 = 383/1620

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