Add 40/25 and 7/49
1st number: 1 15/25, 2nd number: 7/49
40/25 + 7/49 is 61/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 49 is 1225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1225 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 49 = 1225,
40/25 = 40 × 49/25 × 49 = 1960/1225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 25 = 1225,
7/49 = 7 × 25/49 × 25 = 175/1225 - Add the two like fractions:
1960/1225 + 175/1225 = 1960 + 175/1225 = 2135/1225 - 2135/1225 simplified gives 61/35
- So, 40/25 + 7/49 = 61/35
In mixed form: 126/35
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