What is 2/25 plus 4/8?
2/25 plus 4/8 equals 29/50 (or 0.58 in decimal form). Learn the step-by-step solution to add 2/25 and 4/8 using Least Common Denominator and simplification.
Exact Answer
2/25 + 4/8 = 29/50
Simplified Fraction
29/50
Mixed Number
Proper (29/50)
Decimal Value
0.58
Percentage
58%
Step-by-Step Solution: 2/25 + 4/8
Step 1
Find the Least Common Denominator (LCD)
The denominators 25 and 8 are coprime (they share no common factors other than 1). Therefore, their Least Common Denominator (LCD) is simply their direct product: 25 ร 8 = 200.
LCD(25, 8) = 200
Step 2
Convert to Equivalent Fractions with Common Denominator 200
Multiply the numerator and denominator of 2/25 by 8, and multiply the numerator and denominator of 4/8 by 25 so both fractions share the common base 200.
2 ร 8/25 ร 8 = 16/200 and 4 ร 25/8 ร 25 = 100/200
Step 3
Add the Numerators
Now add the numerators (16 + 100 = 116) and keep the common denominator 200 unchanged.
16 + 100/200 = 116/200
Step 4
Simplify the Fraction to Lowest Terms
Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of 116 and 200, which is 4. Divide both the numerator and denominator by 4.
116 รท 4/200 รท 4 = 29/50
Step 5
Decimal & Percentage Representation
Dividing the numerator 29 by denominator 50 yields an exact terminating decimal of 0.58 (or 58%).
29 รท 50 = 0.58 (58%)
Visual Representation
The diagram below illustrates 2/25 plus 4/8 visually:
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Summary & Alternative Representations
| Property / Format | Value |
|---|---|
| Lowest Terms Fraction | 29/50 |
| Mixed Number Form | 29/50 |
| Decimal Form | 0.58 |
| Percentage | 58% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is 2/25 plus 4/8 as a fraction?
2/25 + 4/8 in simplest fraction form is 29/50.
What is 2/25 plus 4/8 as a decimal?
2/25 + 4/8 converted to a decimal is 0.58.
What is 2/25 plus 4/8 as a percentage?
2/25 + 4/8 expressed as a percentage is 58%.
Does 2/25 plus 4/8 result in a terminating or repeating decimal?
It results in an exact terminating decimal (0.58) because the denominator in simplest terms contains only prime factors 2 and/or 5.