Add 25/8 and 15/32
1st number: 3 1/8, 2nd number: 15/32
25/8 + 15/32 is 115/32.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 32 is 32
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 4 = 32,
25/8 = 25 × 4/8 × 4 = 100/32 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
15/32 = 15 × 1/32 × 1 = 15/32 - Add the two like fractions:
100/32 + 15/32 = 100 + 15/32 = 115/32 - So, 25/8 + 15/32 = 115/32
In mixed form: 319/32
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