Add 9/25 and 16/40
9/25 + 16/40 is 19/25.
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,
9/25 = 9 × 8/25 × 8 = 72/200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
16/40 = 16 × 5/40 × 5 = 80/200 - Add the two like fractions:
72/200 + 80/200 = 72 + 80/200 = 152/200 - 152/200 simplified gives 19/25
- So, 9/25 + 16/40 = 19/25
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