Add 25/40 and 10/6
1st number: 25/40, 2nd number: 1 4/6
25/40 + 10/6 is 55/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 6 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
25/40 = 25 × 3/40 × 3 = 75/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 20 = 120,
10/6 = 10 × 20/6 × 20 = 200/120 - Add the two like fractions:
75/120 + 200/120 = 75 + 200/120 = 275/120 - 275/120 simplified gives 55/24
- So, 25/40 + 10/6 = 55/24
In mixed form: 27/24
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