Add 25/3 and 35/49, Solve 8 1/3 + 35/49 as a fraction

Add 25/3 and 35/49

1^st number: 8 1/3, 2^nd number: 35/49

25/3 + 35/49 is 190/21.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 49 is 147

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 147
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 49 = 147,
25/3 = 25 × 49/3 × 49 = 1225/147
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 3 = 147,
35/49 = 35 × 3/49 × 3 = 105/147
Add the two like fractions:
1225/147 + 105/147 = 1225 + 105/147 = 1330/147
1330/147 simplified gives 190/21
So, 25/3 + 35/49 = 190/21
In mixed form: 91/21

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