Add 25/80 and 40/14, Solve 25/80 + 2 12/14 as a fraction

Add 25/80 and 40/14

1^st number: 25/80, 2^nd number: 2 12/14

25/80 + 40/14 is 355/112.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 14 is 560

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
25/80 = 25 × 7/80 × 7 = 175/560
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 40 = 560,
40/14 = 40 × 40/14 × 40 = 1600/560
Add the two like fractions:
175/560 + 1600/560 = 175 + 1600/560 = 1775/560
1775/560 simplified gives 355/112
So, 25/80 + 40/14 = 355/112
In mixed form: 319/112

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