Add 6/9 and 40/25
1st number: 6/9, 2nd number: 1 15/25
6/9 + 40/25 is 34/15.
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,
6/9 = 6 × 25/9 × 25 = 150/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
40/25 = 40 × 9/25 × 9 = 360/225 - Add the two like fractions:
150/225 + 360/225 = 150 + 360/225 = 510/225 - 510/225 simplified gives 34/15
- So, 6/9 + 40/25 = 34/15
In mixed form: 24/15
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