Add 3/8 and 25/35
3/8 + 25/35 is 61/56.
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,
3/8 = 3 × 35/8 × 35 = 105/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
25/35 = 25 × 8/35 × 8 = 200/280 - Add the two like fractions:
105/280 + 200/280 = 105 + 200/280 = 305/280 - 305/280 simplified gives 61/56
- So, 3/8 + 25/35 = 61/56
In mixed form: 15/56
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