Add 2/40 and 40/25
1st number: 2/40, 2nd number: 1 15/25
2/40 + 40/25 is 33/20.
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,
2/40 = 2 × 5/40 × 5 = 10/200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 8 = 200,
40/25 = 40 × 8/25 × 8 = 320/200 - Add the two like fractions:
10/200 + 320/200 = 10 + 320/200 = 330/200 - 330/200 simplified gives 33/20
- So, 2/40 + 40/25 = 33/20
In mixed form: 113/20
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