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Add 63/25 and 4/8

1st number: 2 13/25, 2nd number: 4/8

63/25 + 4/8 is 151/50.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 8 is 200

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 8 = 200,
    63/25 = 63 × 8/25 × 8 = 504/200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 25 = 200,
    4/8 = 4 × 25/8 × 25 = 100/200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    504/200 + 100/200 = 504 + 100/200 = 604/200
  5. 604/200 simplified gives 151/50
  6. So, 63/25 + 4/8 = 151/50
    In mixed form: 31/50

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