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Add 35/8 and 50/25

1st number: 4 3/8, 2nd number: 2 0/25

35/8 + 50/25 is 51/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 25 = 200,
    35/8 = 35 × 25/8 × 25 = 875/200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 8 = 200,
    50/25 = 50 × 8/25 × 8 = 400/200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    875/200 + 400/200 = 875 + 400/200 = 1275/200
  5. 1275/200 simplified gives 51/8
  6. So, 35/8 + 50/25 = 51/8
    In mixed form: 63/8

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