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Add 40/12 and 2/25

1st number: 3 4/12, 2nd number: 2/25

40/12 + 2/25 is 256/75.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 25 is 300

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
    40/12 = 40 × 25/12 × 25 = 1000/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
    2/25 = 2 × 12/25 × 12 = 24/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1000/300 + 24/300 = 1000 + 24/300 = 1024/300
  5. 1024/300 simplified gives 256/75
  6. So, 40/12 + 2/25 = 256/75
    In mixed form: 331/75

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