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Add 4/40 and 8/25

4/40 + 8/25 is 21/50.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
    4/40 = 4 × 5/40 × 5 = 20/200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 8 = 200,
    8/25 = 8 × 8/25 × 8 = 64/200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    20/200 + 64/200 = 20 + 64/200 = 84/200
  5. 84/200 simplified gives 21/50
  6. So, 4/40 + 8/25 = 21/50

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