Add 1/3 and 25/40
1/3 + 25/40 is 23/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 40 = 120,
1/3 = 1 × 40/3 × 40 = 40/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
25/40 = 25 × 3/40 × 3 = 75/120 - Add the two like fractions:
40/120 + 75/120 = 40 + 75/120 = 115/120 - 115/120 simplified gives 23/24
- So, 1/3 + 25/40 = 23/24
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