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Add 5/8 and 6/25

5/8 + 6/25 is 173/200.

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,
    5/8 = 5 × 25/8 × 25 = 125/200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 8 = 200,
    6/25 = 6 × 8/25 × 8 = 48/200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    125/200 + 48/200 = 125 + 48/200 = 173/200
  5. So, 5/8 + 6/25 = 173/200

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