Add 36/6 and 25/40, Solve 6 0/6 + 25/40 as a fraction

Add 36/6 and 25/40

1^st number: 6 0/6, 2^nd number: 25/40

36/6 + 25/40 is 53/8.

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,
36/6 = 36 × 20/6 × 20 = 720/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
25/40 = 25 × 3/40 × 3 = 75/120
Add the two like fractions:
720/120 + 75/120 = 720 + 75/120 = 795/120
795/120 simplified gives 53/8
So, 36/6 + 25/40 = 53/8
In mixed form: 65/8

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