Add 40/9 and 60/25
1st number: 4 4/9, 2nd number: 2 10/25
40/9 + 60/25 is 308/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 25 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
40/9 = 40 × 25/9 × 25 = 1000/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
60/25 = 60 × 9/25 × 9 = 540/225 - Add the two like fractions:
1000/225 + 540/225 = 1000 + 540/225 = 1540/225 - 1540/225 simplified gives 308/45
- So, 40/9 + 60/25 = 308/45
In mixed form: 638/45
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