Add 35/4 and 15/25
1st number: 8 3/4, 2nd number: 15/25
35/4 + 15/25 is 187/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 25 = 100,
35/4 = 35 × 25/4 × 25 = 875/100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 4 = 100,
15/25 = 15 × 4/25 × 4 = 60/100 - Add the two like fractions:
875/100 + 60/100 = 875 + 60/100 = 935/100 - 935/100 simplified gives 187/20
- So, 35/4 + 15/25 = 187/20
In mixed form: 97/20
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