Add 2/8 and 7/25
2/8 + 7/25 is 53/100.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 25 is 200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 25 = 200,
2/8 = 2 × 25/8 × 25 = 50/200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 8 = 200,
7/25 = 7 × 8/25 × 8 = 56/200 - Add the two like fractions:
50/200 + 56/200 = 50 + 56/200 = 106/200 - 106/200 simplified gives 53/100
- So, 2/8 + 7/25 = 53/100
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