Add 12/25 and 28/40
12/25 + 28/40 is 59/50.
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,
12/25 = 12 × 8/25 × 8 = 96/200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
28/40 = 28 × 5/40 × 5 = 140/200 - Add the two like fractions:
96/200 + 140/200 = 96 + 140/200 = 236/200 - 236/200 simplified gives 59/50
- So, 12/25 + 28/40 = 59/50
In mixed form: 19/50
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