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Add 1/2 and 25/40

1/2 + 25/40 is 9/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 40 is 40

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 20 = 40,
    1/2 = 1 × 20/2 × 20 = 20/40
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 1 = 40,
    25/40 = 25 × 1/40 × 1 = 25/40
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    20/40 + 25/40 = 20 + 25/40 = 45/40
  5. 45/40 simplified gives 9/8
  6. So, 1/2 + 25/40 = 9/8
    In mixed form: 11/8

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