Add 25/40 and 20/50
25/40 + 20/50 is 41/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 50 is 200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
25/40 = 25 × 5/40 × 5 = 125/200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
20/50 = 20 × 4/50 × 4 = 80/200 - Add the two like fractions:
125/200 + 80/200 = 125 + 80/200 = 205/200 - 205/200 simplified gives 41/40
- So, 25/40 + 20/50 = 41/40
In mixed form: 11/40
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