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Add 81/3 and 10/40

1st number: 27 0/3, 2nd number: 10/40

81/3 + 10/40 is 109/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 40 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 40 = 120,
    81/3 = 81 × 40/3 × 40 = 3240/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
    10/40 = 10 × 3/40 × 3 = 30/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3240/120 + 30/120 = 3240 + 30/120 = 3270/120
  5. 3270/120 simplified gives 109/4
  6. So, 81/3 + 10/40 = 109/4
    In mixed form: 271/4

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