Add 35/25 and 12/40
1st number: 1 10/25, 2nd number: 12/40
35/25 + 12/40 is 17/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 8 = 200,
35/25 = 35 × 8/25 × 8 = 280/200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
12/40 = 12 × 5/40 × 5 = 60/200 - Add the two like fractions:
280/200 + 60/200 = 280 + 60/200 = 340/200 - 340/200 simplified gives 17/10
- So, 35/25 + 12/40 = 17/10
In mixed form: 17/10
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