Add 8/6 and 40/25
1st number: 1 2/6, 2nd number: 1 15/25
8/6 + 40/25 is 44/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 25 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
8/6 = 8 × 25/6 × 25 = 200/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
40/25 = 40 × 6/25 × 6 = 240/150 - Add the two like fractions:
200/150 + 240/150 = 200 + 240/150 = 440/150 - 440/150 simplified gives 44/15
- So, 8/6 + 40/25 = 44/15
In mixed form: 214/15
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