Add 2/25 and 42/80
2/25 + 42/80 is 121/200.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 80 is 400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 16 = 400,
2/25 = 2 × 16/25 × 16 = 32/400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 5 = 400,
42/80 = 42 × 5/80 × 5 = 210/400 - Add the two like fractions:
32/400 + 210/400 = 32 + 210/400 = 242/400 - 242/400 simplified gives 121/200
- So, 2/25 + 42/80 = 121/200
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