Add 2/25 and 14/40
2/25 + 14/40 is 43/100.
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,
2/25 = 2 × 8/25 × 8 = 16/200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
14/40 = 14 × 5/40 × 5 = 70/200 - Add the two like fractions:
16/200 + 70/200 = 16 + 70/200 = 86/200 - 86/200 simplified gives 43/100
- So, 2/25 + 14/40 = 43/100
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