Add 40/25 and 6/72
1st number: 1 15/25, 2nd number: 6/72
40/25 + 6/72 is 101/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 72 is 1800
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 72 = 1800,
40/25 = 40 × 72/25 × 72 = 2880/1800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
6/72 = 6 × 25/72 × 25 = 150/1800 - Add the two like fractions:
2880/1800 + 150/1800 = 2880 + 150/1800 = 3030/1800 - 3030/1800 simplified gives 101/60
- So, 40/25 + 6/72 = 101/60
In mixed form: 141/60
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