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Add 56/40 and 6/25

1st number: 1 16/40, 2nd number: 6/25

56/40 + 6/25 is 41/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 25 is 200

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
    56/40 = 56 × 5/40 × 5 = 280/200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 8 = 200,
    6/25 = 6 × 8/25 × 8 = 48/200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    280/200 + 48/200 = 280 + 48/200 = 328/200
  5. 328/200 simplified gives 41/25
  6. So, 56/40 + 6/25 = 41/25
    In mixed form: 116/25

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