Add 40/70 and 2/25
40/70 + 2/25 is 114/175.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 25 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
40/70 = 40 × 5/70 × 5 = 200/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
2/25 = 2 × 14/25 × 14 = 28/350 - Add the two like fractions:
200/350 + 28/350 = 200 + 28/350 = 228/350 - 228/350 simplified gives 114/175
- So, 40/70 + 2/25 = 114/175
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