What is 2/25 plus 5/8?
2/25 plus 5/8 equals 141/200 (or 0.705 in decimal form). Learn the step-by-step solution to add 2/25 and 5/8 using Least Common Denominator and simplification.
Exact Answer
2/25 + 5/8 = 141/200
Simplified Fraction
141/200
Mixed Number
Proper (141/200)
Decimal Value
0.705
Percentage
70.5%
Step-by-Step Solution: 2/25 + 5/8
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 × 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 5/8 by 25 so both fractions share the common base 200.
2 × 8/25 × 8 = 16/200 and 5 × 25/8 × 25 = 125/200
Step 3
Add the Numerators
Now add the numerators (16 + 125 = 141) and keep the common denominator 200 unchanged.
16 + 125/200 = 141/200
Step 4
Check if the Fraction Can Be Simplified
The Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of 141 and 200 is 1, confirming that 141/200 cannot be reduced further—it is already in its simplest irreducible form.
141/200
Step 5
Decimal & Percentage Representation
Dividing the numerator 141 by denominator 200 yields an exact terminating decimal of 0.705 (or 70.5%).
141 ÷ 200 = 0.705 (70.5%)
Visual Representation
The diagram below illustrates 2/25 plus 5/8 visually:
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Summary & Alternative Representations
| Property / Format | Value |
|---|---|
| Lowest Terms Fraction | 141/200 |
| Mixed Number Form | 141/200 |
| Decimal Form | 0.705 |
| Percentage | 70.5% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is 2/25 plus 5/8 as a fraction?
2/25 + 5/8 in simplest fraction form is 141/200.
What is 2/25 plus 5/8 as a decimal?
2/25 + 5/8 converted to a decimal is 0.705.
What is 2/25 plus 5/8 as a percentage?
2/25 + 5/8 expressed as a percentage is 70.5%.
Does 2/25 plus 5/8 result in a terminating or repeating decimal?
It results in an exact terminating decimal (0.705) because the denominator in simplest terms contains only prime factors 2 and/or 5.