Add 81/7 and 2/40
1st number: 11 4/7, 2nd number: 2/40
81/7 + 2/40 is 1627/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 40 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 40 = 280,
81/7 = 81 × 40/7 × 40 = 3240/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
2/40 = 2 × 7/40 × 7 = 14/280 - Add the two like fractions:
3240/280 + 14/280 = 3240 + 14/280 = 3254/280 - 3254/280 simplified gives 1627/140
- So, 81/7 + 2/40 = 1627/140
In mixed form: 1187/140
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