Add 84/7 and 25/40, Solve 12 0/7 + 25/40 as a fraction

Add 84/7 and 25/40

1^st number: 12 0/7, 2^nd number: 25/40

84/7 + 25/40 is 101/8.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 40 is 280

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 40 = 280,
84/7 = 84 × 40/7 × 40 = 3360/280
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
25/40 = 25 × 7/40 × 7 = 175/280
Add the two like fractions:
3360/280 + 175/280 = 3360 + 175/280 = 3535/280
3535/280 simplified gives 101/8
So, 84/7 + 25/40 = 101/8
In mixed form: 125/8

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