Add 25/40 and 3/35
25/40 + 3/35 is 199/280.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 35 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
25/40 = 25 × 7/40 × 7 = 175/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
3/35 = 3 × 8/35 × 8 = 24/280 - Add the two like fractions:
175/280 + 24/280 = 175 + 24/280 = 199/280 - So, 25/40 + 3/35 = 199/280
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