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Add 12/25 and 40/50

12/25 + 40/50 is 32/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 50 is 50

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 2 = 50,
    12/25 = 12 × 2/25 × 2 = 24/50
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
    40/50 = 40 × 1/50 × 1 = 40/50
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    24/50 + 40/50 = 24 + 40/50 = 64/50
  5. 64/50 simplified gives 32/25
  6. So, 12/25 + 40/50 = 32/25
    In mixed form: 17/25

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