Add 25/8 and 14/75, Solve 3 1/8 + 14/75 as a fraction

Add 25/8 and 14/75

1^st number: 3 1/8, 2^nd number: 14/75

25/8 + 14/75 is 1987/600.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 75 is 600

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 75 = 600,
25/8 = 25 × 75/8 × 75 = 1875/600
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
14/75 = 14 × 8/75 × 8 = 112/600
Add the two like fractions:
1875/600 + 112/600 = 1875 + 112/600 = 1987/600
So, 25/8 + 14/75 = 1987/600
In mixed form: 3187/600

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