Add 25/6 and 2/8
1st number: 4 1/6, 2nd number: 2/8
256 + 28 is 5312.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 8 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
256 = 25 × 46 × 4 = 10024 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
28 = 2 × 38 × 3 = 624 - Add the two like fractions:
10024 + 624 = 100 + 624 = 10624 - 106/24 simplified gives 5312
- So, 25/6 + 2/8 = 53/12
In mixed form: 4512
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