Add 25/9 and 35/40
1st number: 2 7/9, 2nd number: 35/40
25/9 + 35/40 is 263/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 40 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 40 = 360,
25/9 = 25 × 40/9 × 40 = 1000/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
35/40 = 35 × 9/40 × 9 = 315/360 - Add the two like fractions:
1000/360 + 315/360 = 1000 + 315/360 = 1315/360 - 1315/360 simplified gives 263/72
- So, 25/9 + 35/40 = 263/72
In mixed form: 347/72
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