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Add 70/8 and 3/25

1st number: 8 6/8, 2nd number: 3/25

70/8 + 3/25 is 887/100.

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,
    70/8 = 70 × 25/8 × 25 = 1750/200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 8 = 200,
    3/25 = 3 × 8/25 × 8 = 24/200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1750/200 + 24/200 = 1750 + 24/200 = 1774/200
  5. 1774/200 simplified gives 887/100
  6. So, 70/8 + 3/25 = 887/100
    In mixed form: 887/100

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