Add 40/75 and 14/25
40/75 + 14/25 is 82/75.
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,
14/25 = 14 × 3/25 × 3 = 42/75 - Add the two like fractions:
40/75 + 42/75 = 40 + 42/75 = 82/75 - So, 40/75 + 14/25 = 82/75
In mixed form: 17/75
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