Add 25/8 and 35/18
1st number: 3 1/8, 2nd number: 1 17/18
25/8 + 35/18 is 365/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
35/18 = 35 × 4/18 × 4 = 140/72 - Add the two like fractions:
225/72 + 140/72 = 225 + 140/72 = 365/72 - So, 25/8 + 35/18 = 365/72
In mixed form: 55/72
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