Add 40/6 and 25/70
1st number: 6 4/6, 2nd number: 25/70
40/6 + 25/70 is 295/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 70 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
40/6 = 40 × 35/6 × 35 = 1400/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
25/70 = 25 × 3/70 × 3 = 75/210 - Add the two like fractions:
1400/210 + 75/210 = 1400 + 75/210 = 1475/210 - 1475/210 simplified gives 295/42
- So, 40/6 + 25/70 = 295/42
In mixed form: 71/42
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