Add 25/15 and 5/40
1st number: 1 10/15, 2nd number: 5/40
25/15 + 5/40 is 43/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
25/15 = 25 × 8/15 × 8 = 200/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
5/40 = 5 × 3/40 × 3 = 15/120 - Add the two like fractions:
200/120 + 15/120 = 200 + 15/120 = 215/120 - 215/120 simplified gives 43/24
- So, 25/15 + 5/40 = 43/24
In mixed form: 119/24
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