Add 4/8 and 24/25
4/8 + 24/25 is 73/50.
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,
4/8 = 4 × 25/8 × 25 = 100/200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 8 = 200,
24/25 = 24 × 8/25 × 8 = 192/200 - Add the two like fractions:
100/200 + 192/200 = 100 + 192/200 = 292/200 - 292/200 simplified gives 73/50
- So, 4/8 + 24/25 = 73/50
In mixed form: 123/50
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