Add 25/84 and 12/8
1st number: 25/84, 2nd number: 1 4/8
25/84 + 12/8 is 151/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 8 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
25/84 = 25 × 2/84 × 2 = 50/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
12/8 = 12 × 21/8 × 21 = 252/168 - Add the two like fractions:
50/168 + 252/168 = 50 + 252/168 = 302/168 - 302/168 simplified gives 151/84
- So, 25/84 + 12/8 = 151/84
In mixed form: 167/84
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