Add 20/25 and 15/40
20/25 + 15/40 is 47/40.
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,
20/25 = 20 × 8/25 × 8 = 160/200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
15/40 = 15 × 5/40 × 5 = 75/200 - Add the two like fractions:
160/200 + 75/200 = 160 + 75/200 = 235/200 - 235/200 simplified gives 47/40
- So, 20/25 + 15/40 = 47/40
In mixed form: 17/40
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