Add 70/6 and 25/40, Solve 11 4/6 + 25/40 as a fraction

Add 70/6 and 25/40

1^st number: 11 4/6, 2^nd number: 25/40

70/6 + 25/40 is 295/24.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 40 is 120

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 20 = 120,
70/6 = 70 × 20/6 × 20 = 1400/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
25/40 = 25 × 3/40 × 3 = 75/120
Add the two like fractions:
1400/120 + 75/120 = 1400 + 75/120 = 1475/120
1475/120 simplified gives 295/24
So, 70/6 + 25/40 = 295/24
In mixed form: 127/24

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