Add 30/40 and 9/25
30/40 + 9/25 is 111/100.
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,
9/25 = 9 × 8/25 × 8 = 72/200 - Add the two like fractions:
150/200 + 72/200 = 150 + 72/200 = 222/200 - 222/200 simplified gives 111/100
- So, 30/40 + 9/25 = 111/100
In mixed form: 111/100
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