Add 25/40 and 36/75
25/40 + 36/75 is 221/200.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 75 is 600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 15 = 600,
25/40 = 25 × 15/40 × 15 = 375/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
36/75 = 36 × 8/75 × 8 = 288/600 - Add the two like fractions:
375/600 + 288/600 = 375 + 288/600 = 663/600 - 663/600 simplified gives 221/200
- So, 25/40 + 36/75 = 221/200
In mixed form: 121/200
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