Add 75/40 and 6/25
1st number: 1 35/40, 2nd number: 6/25
75/40 + 6/25 is 423/200.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 25 is 200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
75/40 = 75 × 5/40 × 5 = 375/200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 8 = 200,
6/25 = 6 × 8/25 × 8 = 48/200 - Add the two like fractions:
375/200 + 48/200 = 375 + 48/200 = 423/200 - So, 75/40 + 6/25 = 423/200
In mixed form: 223/200
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