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Add 5/25 and 12/40

5/25 + 12/40 is 1/2.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 40 is 200

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 8 = 200,
    5/25 = 5 × 8/25 × 8 = 40/200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
    12/40 = 12 × 5/40 × 5 = 60/200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    40/200 + 60/200 = 40 + 60/200 = 100/200
  5. 100/200 simplified gives 1/2
  6. So, 5/25 + 12/40 = 1/2

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