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Add 24/40 and 14/25

24/40 + 14/25 is 29/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
    24/40 = 24 × 5/40 × 5 = 120/200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 8 = 200,
    14/25 = 14 × 8/25 × 8 = 112/200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    120/200 + 112/200 = 120 + 112/200 = 232/200
  5. 232/200 simplified gives 29/25
  6. So, 24/40 + 14/25 = 29/25
    In mixed form: 14/25

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