Add 6/7 and 25/40
6/7 + 25/40 is 83/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 40 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 40 = 280,
6/7 = 6 × 40/7 × 40 = 240/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
25/40 = 25 × 7/40 × 7 = 175/280 - Add the two like fractions:
240/280 + 175/280 = 240 + 175/280 = 415/280 - 415/280 simplified gives 83/56
- So, 6/7 + 25/40 = 83/56
In mixed form: 127/56
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