Add 2/25 and 45/40
1st number: 2/25, 2nd number: 1 5/40
2/25 + 45/40 is 241/200.
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,
2/25 = 2 × 8/25 × 8 = 16/200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
45/40 = 45 × 5/40 × 5 = 225/200 - Add the two like fractions:
16/200 + 225/200 = 16 + 225/200 = 241/200 - So, 2/25 + 45/40 = 241/200
In mixed form: 141/200
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