Add 12/6 and 40/25
1st number: 2 0/6, 2nd number: 1 15/25
12/6 + 40/25 is 18/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 25 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
12/6 = 12 × 25/6 × 25 = 300/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
40/25 = 40 × 6/25 × 6 = 240/150 - Add the two like fractions:
300/150 + 240/150 = 300 + 240/150 = 540/150 - 540/150 simplified gives 18/5
- So, 12/6 + 40/25 = 18/5
In mixed form: 33/5
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