Add 14/2 and 25/3
1st number: 7 0/2, 2nd number: 8 1/3
14/2 + 25/3 is 46/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 3 is 6
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 6 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 3 = 6,
14/2 = 14 × 3/2 × 3 = 42/6 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 2 = 6,
25/3 = 25 × 2/3 × 2 = 50/6 - Add the two like fractions:
42/6 + 50/6 = 42 + 50/6 = 92/6 - 92/6 simplified gives 46/3
- So, 14/2 + 25/3 = 46/3
In mixed form: 151/3
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