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Add 40/25 and 42/6

1st number: 1 15/25, 2nd number: 7 0/6

40/25 + 42/6 is 43/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
    40/25 = 40 × 6/25 × 6 = 240/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
    42/6 = 42 × 25/6 × 25 = 1050/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    240/150 + 1050/150 = 240 + 1050/150 = 1290/150
  5. 1290/150 simplified gives 43/5
  6. So, 40/25 + 42/6 = 43/5
    In mixed form: 83/5

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