Add 25/7 and 2/40, Solve 3 4/7 + 2/40 as a fraction

Add 25/7 and 2/40

1^st number: 3 4/7, 2^nd number: 2/40

25/7 + 2/40 is 507/140.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 40 is 280

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 40 = 280,
25/7 = 25 × 40/7 × 40 = 1000/280
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
2/40 = 2 × 7/40 × 7 = 14/280
Add the two like fractions:
1000/280 + 14/280 = 1000 + 14/280 = 1014/280
1014/280 simplified gives 507/140
So, 25/7 + 2/40 = 507/140
In mixed form: 387/140

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