Add 45/2 and 25/40
1st number: 22 1/2, 2nd number: 25/40
45/2 + 25/40 is 185/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 40 is 40
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 20 = 40,
45/2 = 45 × 20/2 × 20 = 900/40 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 1 = 40,
25/40 = 25 × 1/40 × 1 = 25/40 - Add the two like fractions:
900/40 + 25/40 = 900 + 25/40 = 925/40 - 925/40 simplified gives 185/8
- So, 45/2 + 25/40 = 185/8
In mixed form: 231/8
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