Add 2/8 and 32/25
1st number: 2/8, 2nd number: 1 7/25
2/8 + 32/25 is 153/100.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 25 is 200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 25 = 200,
2/8 = 2 × 25/8 × 25 = 50/200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 8 = 200,
32/25 = 32 × 8/25 × 8 = 256/200 - Add the two like fractions:
50/200 + 256/200 = 50 + 256/200 = 306/200 - 306/200 simplified gives 153/100
- So, 2/8 + 32/25 = 153/100
In mixed form: 153/100
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