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Add 25/4 and 15/8

1^st number: 6 1/4, 2^nd number: 1 7/8

25/4 + 15/8 is 65/8.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 8 is 8
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 8
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 2 = 8,
   25/4 = 25 × 2/4 × 2 = 50/8
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 1 = 8,
   15/8 = 15 × 1/8 × 1 = 15/8
4. Add the two like fractions:
   50/8 + 15/8 = 50 + 15/8 = 65/8
5. So, 25/4 + 15/8 = 65/8
   In mixed form: 81/8

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