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Add 24/8 and 12/25

1st number: 3 0/8, 2nd number: 12/25

24/8 + 12/25 is 87/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 25 = 200,
    24/8 = 24 × 25/8 × 25 = 600/200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 8 = 200,
    12/25 = 12 × 8/25 × 8 = 96/200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    600/200 + 96/200 = 600 + 96/200 = 696/200
  5. 696/200 simplified gives 87/25
  6. So, 24/8 + 12/25 = 87/25
    In mixed form: 312/25

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