Add 8/81 and 8/40
8/81 + 8/40 is 121/405.
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,
8/81 = 8 × 40/81 × 40 = 320/3240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 81 = 3240,
8/40 = 8 × 81/40 × 81 = 648/3240 - Add the two like fractions:
320/3240 + 648/3240 = 320 + 648/3240 = 968/3240 - 968/3240 simplified gives 121/405
- So, 8/81 + 8/40 = 121/405
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