Add 30/40 and 14/25
30/40 + 14/25 is 131/100.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 25 is 200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
30/40 = 30 × 5/40 × 5 = 150/200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 8 = 200,
14/25 = 14 × 8/25 × 8 = 112/200 - Add the two like fractions:
150/200 + 112/200 = 150 + 112/200 = 262/200 - 262/200 simplified gives 131/100
- So, 30/40 + 14/25 = 131/100
In mixed form: 131/100
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