Add 25/10 and 54/8
1st number: 2 5/10, 2nd number: 6 6/8
25/10 + 54/8 is 37/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 8 is 40
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 4 = 40,
25/10 = 25 × 4/10 × 4 = 100/40 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
54/8 = 54 × 5/8 × 5 = 270/40 - Add the two like fractions:
100/40 + 270/40 = 100 + 270/40 = 370/40 - 370/40 simplified gives 37/4
- So, 25/10 + 54/8 = 37/4
In mixed form: 91/4
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