Add 25/35 and 7/8
25/35 + 7/8 is 89/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 8 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
25/35 = 25 × 8/35 × 8 = 200/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
7/8 = 7 × 35/8 × 35 = 245/280 - Add the two like fractions:
200/280 + 245/280 = 200 + 245/280 = 445/280 - 445/280 simplified gives 89/56
- So, 25/35 + 7/8 = 89/56
In mixed form: 133/56
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