What is 5/25 plus 2/4?
5/25 plus 2/4 equals 7/10 (or 0.7 in decimal form). Learn the step-by-step solution to add 5/25 and 2/4 using Least Common Denominator and simplification.
Exact Answer
5/25 + 2/4 = 7/10
Simplified Fraction
7/10
Mixed Number
Proper (7/10)
Decimal Value
0.7
Percentage
70%
Step-by-Step Solution: 5/25 + 2/4
Step 1
Find the Least Common Denominator (LCD)
The denominators 25 and 4 are coprime (they share no common factors other than 1). Therefore, their Least Common Denominator (LCD) is simply their direct product: 25 × 4 = 100.
LCD(25, 4) = 100
Step 2
Convert to Equivalent Fractions with Common Denominator 100
Multiply the numerator and denominator of 5/25 by 4, and multiply the numerator and denominator of 2/4 by 25 so both fractions share the common base 100.
5 × 4/25 × 4 = 20/100 and 2 × 25/4 × 25 = 50/100
Step 3
Add the Numerators
Now add the numerators (20 + 50 = 70) and keep the common denominator 100 unchanged.
20 + 50/100 = 70/100
Step 4
Simplify the Fraction to Lowest Terms
Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of 70 and 100, which is 10. Divide both the numerator and denominator by 10.
70 ÷ 10/100 ÷ 10 = 7/10
Step 5
Decimal & Percentage Representation
Dividing the numerator 7 by denominator 10 yields an exact terminating decimal of 0.7 (or 70%).
7 ÷ 10 = 0.7 (70%)
Visual Representation
The diagram below illustrates 5/25 plus 2/4 visually:
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Summary & Alternative Representations
| Property / Format | Value |
|---|---|
| Lowest Terms Fraction | 7/10 |
| Mixed Number Form | 7/10 |
| Decimal Form | 0.7 |
| Percentage | 70% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is 5/25 plus 2/4 as a fraction?
5/25 + 2/4 in simplest fraction form is 7/10.
What is 5/25 plus 2/4 as a decimal?
5/25 + 2/4 converted to a decimal is 0.7.
What is 5/25 plus 2/4 as a percentage?
5/25 + 2/4 expressed as a percentage is 70%.
Does 5/25 plus 2/4 result in a terminating or repeating decimal?
It results in an exact terminating decimal (0.7) because the denominator in simplest terms contains only prime factors 2 and/or 5.