Add 40/25 and 6/28
1st number: 1 15/25, 2nd number: 6/28
40/25 + 6/28 is 127/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 28 is 700
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 28 = 700,
40/25 = 40 × 28/25 × 28 = 1120/700 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
6/28 = 6 × 25/28 × 25 = 150/700 - Add the two like fractions:
1120/700 + 150/700 = 1120 + 150/700 = 1270/700 - 1270/700 simplified gives 127/70
- So, 40/25 + 6/28 = 127/70
In mixed form: 157/70
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