What is 4/25 plus 2/5?
4/25 plus 2/5 equals 14/25 (or 0.56 in decimal form). Learn the step-by-step solution to add 4/25 and 2/5 using Least Common Denominator and simplification.
Exact Answer
4/25 + 2/5 = 14/25
Simplified Fraction
14/25
Mixed Number
Proper (14/25)
Decimal Value
0.56
Percentage
56%
Step-by-Step Solution: 4/25 + 2/5
Step 1
Find the Least Common Denominator (LCD)
Notice that 25 is an exact multiple of 5 (5 × 5 = 25). The Least Common Denominator (LCD) is simply 25, meaning we only need to scale one fraction.
LCD(25, 5) = 25
Step 2
Convert to Equivalent Fractions with Common Denominator 25
Multiply the numerator and denominator of 4/25 by 1, and multiply the numerator and denominator of 2/5 by 5 so both fractions share the common base 25.
4 × 1/25 × 1 = 4/25 and 2 × 5/5 × 5 = 10/25
Step 3
Add the Numerators
Now add the numerators (4 + 10 = 14) and keep the common denominator 25 unchanged.
4 + 10/25 = 14/25
Step 4
Check if the Fraction Can Be Simplified
The Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of 14 and 25 is 1, confirming that 14/25 cannot be reduced further—it is already in its simplest irreducible form.
14/25
Step 5
Decimal & Percentage Representation
Dividing the numerator 14 by denominator 25 yields an exact terminating decimal of 0.56 (or 56%).
14 ÷ 25 = 0.56 (56%)
Visual Representation
The diagram below illustrates 4/25 plus 2/5 visually:
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Summary & Alternative Representations
| Property / Format | Value |
|---|---|
| Lowest Terms Fraction | 14/25 |
| Mixed Number Form | 14/25 |
| Decimal Form | 0.56 |
| Percentage | 56% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is 4/25 plus 2/5 as a fraction?
4/25 + 2/5 in simplest fraction form is 14/25.
What is 4/25 plus 2/5 as a decimal?
4/25 + 2/5 converted to a decimal is 0.56.
What is 4/25 plus 2/5 as a percentage?
4/25 + 2/5 expressed as a percentage is 56%.
Does 4/25 plus 2/5 result in a terminating or repeating decimal?
It results in an exact terminating decimal (0.56) because the denominator in simplest terms contains only prime factors 2 and/or 5.