Add 25/8 and 14/7, Solve 3 1/8 + 2 0/7 as a fraction

Add 25/8 and 14/7

1^st number: 3 1/8, 2^nd number: 2 0/7

25/8 + 14/7 is 41/8.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 7 is 56

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
25/8 = 25 × 7/8 × 7 = 175/56
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 8 = 56,
14/7 = 14 × 8/7 × 8 = 112/56
Add the two like fractions:
175/56 + 112/56 = 175 + 112/56 = 287/56
287/56 simplified gives 41/8
So, 25/8 + 14/7 = 41/8
In mixed form: 51/8

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