Q. Evaluate the expression shown below and write your answer as a fraction in simplest form.2011+81Answer:
Identify Common Denominator: Identify a common denominator for the fractions(2011) and (81). The least common denominator (LCD) for 20 and 8 is 40.
Convert to Equivalent Fractions: Convert each fraction to an equivalent fraction with the common denominator of 40. (2011) becomes (20×211×2)=(4022)(81) becomes (8×51×5)=(405)
Add Fractions: Add the fractions with the common denominator.(4022)+(405)=(4022+5)=(4027)
Check for Simplification: Check if the resulting fraction can be simplified.The fraction (4027) is already in its simplest form because 27 and 40 have no common factors other than 1.