Add 2/40 and 25/9
1st number: 2/40, 2nd number: 2 7/9
2/40 + 25/9 is 509/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 9 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
2/40 = 2 × 9/40 × 9 = 18/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 40 = 360,
25/9 = 25 × 40/9 × 40 = 1000/360 - Add the two like fractions:
18/360 + 1000/360 = 18 + 1000/360 = 1018/360 - 1018/360 simplified gives 509/180
- So, 2/40 + 25/9 = 509/180
In mixed form: 2149/180
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