Add 25/40 and 35/80
25/40 + 35/80 is 17/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 80 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 2 = 80,
25/40 = 25 × 2/40 × 2 = 50/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
35/80 = 35 × 1/80 × 1 = 35/80 - Add the two like fractions:
50/80 + 35/80 = 50 + 35/80 = 85/80 - 85/80 simplified gives 17/16
- So, 25/40 + 35/80 = 17/16
In mixed form: 11/16
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