Add 9/8 and 25/35
1st number: 1 1/8, 2nd number: 25/35
9/8 + 25/35 is 103/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 35 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
9/8 = 9 × 35/8 × 35 = 315/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
25/35 = 25 × 8/35 × 8 = 200/280 - Add the two like fractions:
315/280 + 200/280 = 315 + 200/280 = 515/280 - 515/280 simplified gives 103/56
- So, 9/8 + 25/35 = 103/56
In mixed form: 147/56
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