Add 35/40 and 5/25
35/40 + 5/25 is 43/40.
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,
35/40 = 35 × 5/40 × 5 = 175/200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 8 = 200,
5/25 = 5 × 8/25 × 8 = 40/200 - Add the two like fractions:
175/200 + 40/200 = 175 + 40/200 = 215/200 - 215/200 simplified gives 43/40
- So, 35/40 + 5/25 = 43/40
In mixed form: 13/40
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