Add 7/25 and 35/40
7/25 + 35/40 is 231/200.
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,
7/25 = 7 × 8/25 × 8 = 56/200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
35/40 = 35 × 5/40 × 5 = 175/200 - Add the two like fractions:
56/200 + 175/200 = 56 + 175/200 = 231/200 - So, 7/25 + 35/40 = 231/200
In mixed form: 131/200
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