Add 35/15 and 25/40
1st number: 2 5/15, 2nd number: 25/40
35/15 + 25/40 is 71/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
35/15 = 35 × 8/15 × 8 = 280/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
25/40 = 25 × 3/40 × 3 = 75/120 - Add the two like fractions:
280/120 + 75/120 = 280 + 75/120 = 355/120 - 355/120 simplified gives 71/24
- So, 35/15 + 25/40 = 71/24
In mixed form: 223/24
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