Add 40/75 and 12/25
40/75 + 12/25 is 76/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 25 is 75
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 1 = 75,
40/75 = 40 × 1/75 × 1 = 40/75 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 3 = 75,
12/25 = 12 × 3/25 × 3 = 36/75 - Add the two like fractions:
40/75 + 36/75 = 40 + 36/75 = 76/75 - So, 40/75 + 12/25 = 76/75
In mixed form: 11/75
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