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Add 25/3 and 54/8

1st number: 8 1/3, 2nd number: 6 6/8

25/3 + 54/8 is 181/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 8 is 24

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 8 = 24,
    25/3 = 25 × 8/3 × 8 = 200/24
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
    54/8 = 54 × 3/8 × 3 = 162/24
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    200/24 + 162/24 = 200 + 162/24 = 362/24
  5. 362/24 simplified gives 181/12
  6. So, 25/3 + 54/8 = 181/12
    In mixed form: 151/12

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