Add 81/49 and 3/40
1st number: 1 32/49, 2nd number: 3/40
81/49 + 3/40 is 3387/1960.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 40 is 1960
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1960 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 40 = 1960,
81/49 = 81 × 40/49 × 40 = 3240/1960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 49 = 1960,
3/40 = 3 × 49/40 × 49 = 147/1960 - Add the two like fractions:
3240/1960 + 147/1960 = 3240 + 147/1960 = 3387/1960 - So, 81/49 + 3/40 = 3387/1960
In mixed form: 11427/1960
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