Add 1/25 and 49/40
1st number: 1/25, 2nd number: 1 9/40
1/25 + 49/40 is 253/200.
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,
1/25 = 1 × 8/25 × 8 = 8/200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
49/40 = 49 × 5/40 × 5 = 245/200 - Add the two like fractions:
8/200 + 245/200 = 8 + 245/200 = 253/200 - So, 1/25 + 49/40 = 253/200
In mixed form: 153/200
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