Add 3/8 and 7/25
3/8 + 7/25 is 131/200.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 25 is 200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 25 = 200,
3/8 = 3 × 25/8 × 25 = 75/200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 8 = 200,
7/25 = 7 × 8/25 × 8 = 56/200 - Add the two like fractions:
75/200 + 56/200 = 75 + 56/200 = 131/200 - So, 3/8 + 7/25 = 131/200
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