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Add 80/25 and 12/40

1st number: 3 5/25, 2nd number: 12/40

80/25 + 12/40 is 7/2.

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,
    80/25 = 80 × 8/25 × 8 = 640/200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
    12/40 = 12 × 5/40 × 5 = 60/200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    640/200 + 60/200 = 640 + 60/200 = 700/200
  5. 700/200 simplified gives 7/2
  6. So, 80/25 + 12/40 = 7/2
    In mixed form: 31/2

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