Add 25/3 and 28/8, Solve 8 1/3 + 3 4/8 as a fraction

Add 25/3 and 28/8

1^st number: 8 1/3, 2^nd number: 3 4/8

25/3 + 28/8 is 71/6.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 8 is 24

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 8 = 24,
25/3 = 25 × 8/3 × 8 = 200/24
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
28/8 = 28 × 3/8 × 3 = 84/24
Add the two like fractions:
200/24 + 84/24 = 200 + 84/24 = 284/24
284/24 simplified gives 71/6
So, 25/3 + 28/8 = 71/6
In mixed form: 115/6

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