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Add 35/4 and 10/25

1st number: 8 3/4, 2nd number: 10/25

35/4 + 10/25 is 183/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 25 is 100

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 25 = 100,
    35/4 = 35 × 25/4 × 25 = 875/100
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 4 = 100,
    10/25 = 10 × 4/25 × 4 = 40/100
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    875/100 + 40/100 = 875 + 40/100 = 915/100
  5. 915/100 simplified gives 183/20
  6. So, 35/4 + 10/25 = 183/20
    In mixed form: 93/20

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