Add 10/25 and 14/40
10/25 + 14/40 is 3/4.
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,
10/25 = 10 × 8/25 × 8 = 80/200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
14/40 = 14 × 5/40 × 5 = 70/200 - Add the two like fractions:
80/200 + 70/200 = 80 + 70/200 = 150/200 - 150/200 simplified gives 3/4
- So, 10/25 + 14/40 = 3/4
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