Add 10/25 and 25/40
10/25 + 25/40 is 41/40.
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,
10/25 = 10 × 8/25 × 8 = 80/200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
25/40 = 25 × 5/40 × 5 = 125/200 - Add the two like fractions:
80/200 + 125/200 = 80 + 125/200 = 205/200 - 205/200 simplified gives 41/40
- So, 10/25 + 25/40 = 41/40
In mixed form: 11/40
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