Add 25/6 and 28/40
1st number: 4 1/6, 2nd number: 28/40
25/6 + 28/40 is 73/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 20 = 120,
25/6 = 25 × 20/6 × 20 = 500/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
28/40 = 28 × 3/40 × 3 = 84/120 - Add the two like fractions:
500/120 + 84/120 = 500 + 84/120 = 584/120 - 584/120 simplified gives 73/15
- So, 25/6 + 28/40 = 73/15
In mixed form: 413/15
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