Add 6/25 and 6/40
6/25 + 6/40 is 39/100.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 40 is 200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 8 = 200,
6/25 = 6 × 8/25 × 8 = 48/200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
6/40 = 6 × 5/40 × 5 = 30/200 - Add the two like fractions:
48/200 + 30/200 = 48 + 30/200 = 78/200 - 78/200 simplified gives 39/100
- So, 6/25 + 6/40 = 39/100
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