Add 25/7 and 10/40
1st number: 3 4/7, 2nd number: 10/40
25/7 + 10/40 is 107/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 40 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 40 = 280,
25/7 = 25 × 40/7 × 40 = 1000/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
10/40 = 10 × 7/40 × 7 = 70/280 - Add the two like fractions:
1000/280 + 70/280 = 1000 + 70/280 = 1070/280 - 1070/280 simplified gives 107/28
- So, 25/7 + 10/40 = 107/28
In mixed form: 323/28
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