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Add 24/25 and 28/40

24/25 + 28/40 is 83/50.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 8 = 200,
    24/25 = 24 × 8/25 × 8 = 192/200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
    28/40 = 28 × 5/40 × 5 = 140/200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    192/200 + 140/200 = 192 + 140/200 = 332/200
  5. 332/200 simplified gives 83/50
  6. So, 24/25 + 28/40 = 83/50
    In mixed form: 133/50

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