Add 25/8 and 6/18
1st number: 3 1/8, 2nd number: 6/18
25/8 + 6/18 is 83/24.
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,
6/18 = 6 × 4/18 × 4 = 24/72 - Add the two like fractions:
225/72 + 24/72 = 225 + 24/72 = 249/72 - 249/72 simplified gives 83/24
- So, 25/8 + 6/18 = 83/24
In mixed form: 311/24
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