Add 7/40 and 25/9, Solve 7/40 + 2 7/9 as a fraction

Add 7/40 and 25/9

1^st number: 7/40, 2^nd number: 2 7/9

7/40 + 25/9 is 1063/360.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 9 is 360

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
7/40 = 7 × 9/40 × 9 = 63/360
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 40 = 360,
25/9 = 25 × 40/9 × 40 = 1000/360
Add the two like fractions:
63/360 + 1000/360 = 63 + 1000/360 = 1063/360
So, 7/40 + 25/9 = 1063/360
In mixed form: 2343/360

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