Add 25/3 and 2/28, Solve 8 1/3 + 2/28 as a fraction

Add 25/3 and 2/28

1^st number: 8 1/3, 2^nd number: 2/28

25/3 + 2/28 is 353/42.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 28 is 84

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 28 = 84,
25/3 = 25 × 28/3 × 28 = 700/84
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
2/28 = 2 × 3/28 × 3 = 6/84
Add the two like fractions:
700/84 + 6/84 = 700 + 6/84 = 706/84
706/84 simplified gives 353/42
So, 25/3 + 2/28 = 353/42
In mixed form: 817/42

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