Add 81/40 and 36/35
1st number: 2 1/40, 2nd number: 1 1/35
81/40 + 36/35 is 171/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 35 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
81/40 = 81 × 7/40 × 7 = 567/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
36/35 = 36 × 8/35 × 8 = 288/280 - Add the two like fractions:
567/280 + 288/280 = 567 + 288/280 = 855/280 - 855/280 simplified gives 171/56
- So, 81/40 + 36/35 = 171/56
In mixed form: 33/56
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