Add 8/25 and 30/40
8/25 + 30/40 is 107/100.
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,
8/25 = 8 × 8/25 × 8 = 64/200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
30/40 = 30 × 5/40 × 5 = 150/200 - Add the two like fractions:
64/200 + 150/200 = 64 + 150/200 = 214/200 - 214/200 simplified gives 107/100
- So, 8/25 + 30/40 = 107/100
In mixed form: 17/100
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