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Add 25/40 and 40/3

1st number: 25/40, 2nd number: 13 1/3

25/40 + 40/3 is 335/24.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 3 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
    25/40 = 25 × 3/40 × 3 = 75/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 40 = 120,
    40/3 = 40 × 40/3 × 40 = 1600/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    75/120 + 1600/120 = 75 + 1600/120 = 1675/120
  5. 1675/120 simplified gives 335/24
  6. So, 25/40 + 40/3 = 335/24
    In mixed form: 1323/24

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