Add 18/8 and 75/3, Solve 2 2/8 + 25 0/3 as a fraction

Add 18/8 and 75/3

1^st number: 2 2/8, 2^nd number: 25 0/3

18/8 + 75/3 is 109/4.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 3 is 24

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
18/8 = 18 × 3/8 × 3 = 54/24
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 8 = 24,
75/3 = 75 × 8/3 × 8 = 600/24
Add the two like fractions:
54/24 + 600/24 = 54 + 600/24 = 654/24
654/24 simplified gives 109/4
So, 18/8 + 75/3 = 109/4
In mixed form: 271/4

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