Add 25/40 and 42/81
25/40 + 42/81 is 247/216.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 81 is 3240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3240 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 81 = 3240,
25/40 = 25 × 81/40 × 81 = 2025/3240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 40 = 3240,
42/81 = 42 × 40/81 × 40 = 1680/3240 - Add the two like fractions:
2025/3240 + 1680/3240 = 2025 + 1680/3240 = 3705/3240 - 3705/3240 simplified gives 247/216
- So, 25/40 + 42/81 = 247/216
In mixed form: 131/216
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