Add 24/25 and 3/40
24/25 + 3/40 is 207/200.
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,
24/25 = 24 × 8/25 × 8 = 192/200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
3/40 = 3 × 5/40 × 5 = 15/200 - Add the two like fractions:
192/200 + 15/200 = 192 + 15/200 = 207/200 - So, 24/25 + 3/40 = 207/200
In mixed form: 17/200
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