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Add 28/25 and 12/40

1st number: 1 3/25, 2nd number: 12/40

28/25 + 12/40 is 71/50.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 40 is 200

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 8 = 200,
    28/25 = 28 × 8/25 × 8 = 224/200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
    12/40 = 12 × 5/40 × 5 = 60/200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    224/200 + 60/200 = 224 + 60/200 = 284/200
  5. 284/200 simplified gives 71/50
  6. So, 28/25 + 12/40 = 71/50
    In mixed form: 121/50

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