Add 25/8 and 3/18, Solve 3 1/8 + 3/18 as a fraction

Add 25/8 and 3/18

1^st number: 3 1/8, 2^nd number: 3/18

25/8 + 3/18 is 79/24.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 18 is 72

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
25/8 = 25 × 9/8 × 9 = 225/72
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
3/18 = 3 × 4/18 × 4 = 12/72
Add the two like fractions:
225/72 + 12/72 = 225 + 12/72 = 237/72
237/72 simplified gives 79/24
So, 25/8 + 3/18 = 79/24
In mixed form: 37/24

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