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Add 25/2 and 28/40

1st number: 12 1/2, 2nd number: 28/40

25/2 + 28/40 is 66/5.

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,
    28/40 = 28 × 1/40 × 1 = 28/40
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    500/40 + 28/40 = 500 + 28/40 = 528/40
  5. 528/40 simplified gives 66/5
  6. So, 25/2 + 28/40 = 66/5
    In mixed form: 131/5

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