Add 1/40 and 25/7
1st number: 1/40, 2nd number: 3 4/7
1/40 + 25/7 is 1007/280.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 7 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
1/40 = 1 × 7/40 × 7 = 7/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 40 = 280,
25/7 = 25 × 40/7 × 40 = 1000/280 - Add the two like fractions:
7/280 + 1000/280 = 7 + 1000/280 = 1007/280 - So, 1/40 + 25/7 = 1007/280
In mixed form: 3167/280
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