Add 24/7 and 25/40, Solve 3 3/7 + 25/40 as a fraction

Add 24/7 and 25/40

1^st number: 3 3/7, 2^nd number: 25/40

24/7 + 25/40 is 227/56.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 40 is 280

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 40 = 280,
24/7 = 24 × 40/7 × 40 = 960/280
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
25/40 = 25 × 7/40 × 7 = 175/280
Add the two like fractions:
960/280 + 175/280 = 960 + 175/280 = 1135/280
1135/280 simplified gives 227/56
So, 24/7 + 25/40 = 227/56
In mixed form: 43/56

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