Add 40/25 and 3/6
1st number: 1 15/25, 2nd number: 3/6
40/25 + 3/6 is 21/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 6 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
40/25 = 40 × 6/25 × 6 = 240/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
3/6 = 3 × 25/6 × 25 = 75/150 - Add the two like fractions:
240/150 + 75/150 = 240 + 75/150 = 315/150 - 315/150 simplified gives 21/10
- So, 40/25 + 3/6 = 21/10
In mixed form: 21/10
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