Add 72/6 and 25/40
1st number: 12 0/6, 2nd number: 25/40
72/6 + 25/40 is 101/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
72/6 = 72 × 20/6 × 20 = 1440/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
25/40 = 25 × 3/40 × 3 = 75/120 - Add the two like fractions:
1440/120 + 75/120 = 1440 + 75/120 = 1515/120 - 1515/120 simplified gives 101/8
- So, 72/6 + 25/40 = 101/8
In mixed form: 125/8
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