Add 42/25 and 40/6
1st number: 1 17/25, 2nd number: 6 4/6
42/25 + 40/6 is 626/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
42/25 = 42 × 6/25 × 6 = 252/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
40/6 = 40 × 25/6 × 25 = 1000/150 - Add the two like fractions:
252/150 + 1000/150 = 252 + 1000/150 = 1252/150 - 1252/150 simplified gives 626/75
- So, 42/25 + 40/6 = 626/75
In mixed form: 826/75
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