Add 40/10 and 6/75
1st number: 4 0/10, 2nd number: 6/75
40/10 + 6/75 is 102/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 75 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 15 = 150,
40/10 = 40 × 15/10 × 15 = 600/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
6/75 = 6 × 2/75 × 2 = 12/150 - Add the two like fractions:
600/150 + 12/150 = 600 + 12/150 = 612/150 - 612/150 simplified gives 102/25
- So, 40/10 + 6/75 = 102/25
In mixed form: 42/25
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