Add 25/3 and 4/32, Solve 8 1/3 + 4/32 as a fraction

Add 25/3 and 4/32

1^st number: 8 1/3, 2^nd number: 4/32

25/3 + 4/32 is 203/24.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 32 is 96

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 32 = 96,
25/3 = 25 × 32/3 × 32 = 800/96
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
4/32 = 4 × 3/32 × 3 = 12/96
Add the two like fractions:
800/96 + 12/96 = 800 + 12/96 = 812/96
812/96 simplified gives 203/24
So, 25/3 + 4/32 = 203/24
In mixed form: 811/24

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