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Add 25/2 and 14/40

1st number: 12 1/2, 2nd number: 14/40

25/2 + 14/40 is 257/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 40 is 40

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 20 = 40,
    25/2 = 25 × 20/2 × 20 = 500/40
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 1 = 40,
    14/40 = 14 × 1/40 × 1 = 14/40
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    500/40 + 14/40 = 500 + 14/40 = 514/40
  5. 514/40 simplified gives 257/20
  6. So, 25/2 + 14/40 = 257/20
    In mixed form: 1217/20

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