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Add 2/25 and 40/20

1st number: 2/25, 2nd number: 2 0/20

2/25 + 40/20 is 52/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 20 is 100

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 4 = 100,
    2/25 = 2 × 4/25 × 4 = 8/100
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 5 = 100,
    40/20 = 40 × 5/20 × 5 = 200/100
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    8/100 + 200/100 = 8 + 200/100 = 208/100
  5. 208/100 simplified gives 52/25
  6. So, 2/25 + 40/20 = 52/25
    In mixed form: 22/25

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