Add 25/40 and 98/6, Solve 25/40 + 16 2/6 as a fraction

Add 25/40 and 98/6

1^st number: 25/40, 2^nd number: 16 2/6

25/40 + 98/6 is 407/24.

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,
98/6 = 98 × 20/6 × 20 = 1960/120
Add the two like fractions:
75/120 + 1960/120 = 75 + 1960/120 = 2035/120
2035/120 simplified gives 407/24
So, 25/40 + 98/6 = 407/24
In mixed form: 1623/24

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