Add 25/15 and 9/40
1st number: 1 10/15, 2nd number: 9/40
25/15 + 9/40 is 227/120.
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,
9/40 = 9 × 3/40 × 3 = 27/120 - Add the two like fractions:
200/120 + 27/120 = 200 + 27/120 = 227/120 - So, 25/15 + 9/40 = 227/120
In mixed form: 1107/120
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