Add 12/25 and 4/40
12/25 + 4/40 is 29/50.
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,
4/40 = 4 × 5/40 × 5 = 20/200 - Add the two like fractions:
96/200 + 20/200 = 96 + 20/200 = 116/200 - 116/200 simplified gives 29/50
- So, 12/25 + 4/40 = 29/50
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