Add 35/8 and 15/25
1st number: 4 3/8, 2nd number: 15/25
35/8 + 15/25 is 199/40.
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,
35/8 = 35 × 25/8 × 25 = 875/200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 8 = 200,
15/25 = 15 × 8/25 × 8 = 120/200 - Add the two like fractions:
875/200 + 120/200 = 875 + 120/200 = 995/200 - 995/200 simplified gives 199/40
- So, 35/8 + 15/25 = 199/40
In mixed form: 439/40
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