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Add 25/40 and 6/75

25/40 + 6/75 is 141/200.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 75 is 600

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 15 = 600,
    25/40 = 25 × 15/40 × 15 = 375/600
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
    6/75 = 6 × 8/75 × 8 = 48/600
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    375/600 + 48/600 = 375 + 48/600 = 423/600
  5. 423/600 simplified gives 141/200
  6. So, 25/40 + 6/75 = 141/200

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