Add 9/40 and 1/81
9/40 + 1/81 is 769/3240.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 81 is 3240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3240 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 81 = 3240,
9/40 = 9 × 81/40 × 81 = 729/3240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 40 = 3240,
1/81 = 1 × 40/81 × 40 = 40/3240 - Add the two like fractions:
729/3240 + 40/3240 = 729 + 40/3240 = 769/3240 - So, 9/40 + 1/81 = 769/3240
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