Add 25/8 and 6/35
1st number: 3 1/8, 2nd number: 6/35
25/8 + 6/35 is 923/280.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 35 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
25/8 = 25 × 35/8 × 35 = 875/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
6/35 = 6 × 8/35 × 8 = 48/280 - Add the two like fractions:
875/280 + 48/280 = 875 + 48/280 = 923/280 - So, 25/8 + 6/35 = 923/280
In mixed form: 383/280
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