Add 25/9 and 8/40
1st number: 2 7/9, 2nd number: 8/40
25/9 + 8/40 is 134/45.
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,
8/40 = 8 × 9/40 × 9 = 72/360 - Add the two like fractions:
1000/360 + 72/360 = 1000 + 72/360 = 1072/360 - 1072/360 simplified gives 134/45
- So, 25/9 + 8/40 = 134/45
In mixed form: 244/45
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