Add 24/40 and 12/25
24/40 + 12/25 is 27/25.
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,
24/40 = 24 × 5/40 × 5 = 120/200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 8 = 200,
12/25 = 12 × 8/25 × 8 = 96/200 - Add the two like fractions:
120/200 + 96/200 = 120 + 96/200 = 216/200 - 216/200 simplified gives 27/25
- So, 24/40 + 12/25 = 27/25
In mixed form: 12/25
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