Add 25/40 and 6/9
25/40 + 6/9 is 31/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 9 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
25/40 = 25 × 9/40 × 9 = 225/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 40 = 360,
6/9 = 6 × 40/9 × 40 = 240/360 - Add the two like fractions:
225/360 + 240/360 = 225 + 240/360 = 465/360 - 465/360 simplified gives 31/24
- So, 25/40 + 6/9 = 31/24
In mixed form: 17/24
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