Add 12/40 and 1/25
12/40 + 1/25 is 17/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 25 is 200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
12/40 = 12 × 5/40 × 5 = 60/200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 8 = 200,
1/25 = 1 × 8/25 × 8 = 8/200 - Add the two like fractions:
60/200 + 8/200 = 60 + 8/200 = 68/200 - 68/200 simplified gives 17/50
- So, 12/40 + 1/25 = 17/50
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