Add 25/40 and 14/36
25/40 + 14/36 is 73/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 36 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
25/40 = 25 × 9/40 × 9 = 225/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 10 = 360,
14/36 = 14 × 10/36 × 10 = 140/360 - Add the two like fractions:
225/360 + 140/360 = 225 + 140/360 = 365/360 - 365/360 simplified gives 73/72
- So, 25/40 + 14/36 = 73/72
In mixed form: 11/72
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