Add 5/25 and 28/40
5/25 + 28/40 is 9/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 8 = 200,
5/25 = 5 × 8/25 × 8 = 40/200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
28/40 = 28 × 5/40 × 5 = 140/200 - Add the two like fractions:
40/200 + 140/200 = 40 + 140/200 = 180/200 - 180/200 simplified gives 9/10
- So, 5/25 + 28/40 = 9/10
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