Add 6/40 and 8/25
6/40 + 8/25 is 47/100.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
6/40 = 6 × 5/40 × 5 = 30/200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 8 = 200,
8/25 = 8 × 8/25 × 8 = 64/200 - Add the two like fractions:
30/200 + 64/200 = 30 + 64/200 = 94/200 - 94/200 simplified gives 47/100
- So, 6/40 + 8/25 = 47/100
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