Add 9/25 and 6/40
9/25 + 6/40 is 51/100.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 40 is 200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 8 = 200,
9/25 = 9 × 8/25 × 8 = 72/200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
6/40 = 6 × 5/40 × 5 = 30/200 - Add the two like fractions:
72/200 + 30/200 = 72 + 30/200 = 102/200 - 102/200 simplified gives 51/100
- So, 9/25 + 6/40 = 51/100
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