Add 25/36 and 5/40
25/36 + 5/40 is 59/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 40 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 10 = 360,
25/36 = 25 × 10/36 × 10 = 250/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
5/40 = 5 × 9/40 × 9 = 45/360 - Add the two like fractions:
250/360 + 45/360 = 250 + 45/360 = 295/360 - 295/360 simplified gives 59/72
- So, 25/36 + 5/40 = 59/72
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