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Add 40/25 and 8/12

1st number: 1 15/25, 2nd number: 8/12

40/25 + 8/12 is 34/15.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
    40/25 = 40 × 12/25 × 12 = 480/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
    8/12 = 8 × 25/12 × 25 = 200/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    480/300 + 200/300 = 480 + 200/300 = 680/300
  5. 680/300 simplified gives 34/15
  6. So, 40/25 + 8/12 = 34/15
    In mixed form: 24/15

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