Add 40/25 and 10/9
1st number: 1 15/25, 2nd number: 1 1/9
40/25 + 10/9 is 122/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 9 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
40/25 = 40 × 9/25 × 9 = 360/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
10/9 = 10 × 25/9 × 25 = 250/225 - Add the two like fractions:
360/225 + 250/225 = 360 + 250/225 = 610/225 - 610/225 simplified gives 122/45
- So, 40/25 + 10/9 = 122/45
In mixed form: 232/45
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