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Add 8/81 and 40/10

1st number: 8/81, 2nd number: 4 0/10

8/81 + 40/10 is 332/81.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 81 and 10 is 810

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 810
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 10 = 810,
    8/81 = 8 × 10/81 × 10 = 80/810
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 81 = 810,
    40/10 = 40 × 81/10 × 81 = 3240/810
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    80/810 + 3240/810 = 80 + 3240/810 = 3320/810
  5. 3320/810 simplified gives 332/81
  6. So, 8/81 + 40/10 = 332/81
    In mixed form: 48/81

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