Add 25/40 and 3/6
25/40 + 3/6 is 9/8.
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,
3/6 = 3 × 20/6 × 20 = 60/120 - Add the two like fractions:
75/120 + 60/120 = 75 + 60/120 = 135/120 - 135/120 simplified gives 9/8
- So, 25/40 + 3/6 = 9/8
In mixed form: 11/8
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