Add 25/3 and 4/8
1st number: 8 1/3, 2nd number: 4/8
25/3 + 4/8 is 53/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
4/8 = 4 × 3/8 × 3 = 12/24 - Add the two like fractions:
200/24 + 12/24 = 200 + 12/24 = 212/24 - 212/24 simplified gives 53/6
- So, 25/3 + 4/8 = 53/6
In mixed form: 85/6
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