Add 20/25 and 3/40
20/25 + 3/40 is 7/8.
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,
20/25 = 20 × 8/25 × 8 = 160/200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
3/40 = 3 × 5/40 × 5 = 15/200 - Add the two like fractions:
160/200 + 15/200 = 160 + 15/200 = 175/200 - 175/200 simplified gives 7/8
- So, 20/25 + 3/40 = 7/8
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