Add 75/25 and 8/14
1st number: 3 0/25, 2nd number: 8/14
75/25 + 8/14 is 25/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 14 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
75/25 = 75 × 14/25 × 14 = 1050/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
8/14 = 8 × 25/14 × 25 = 200/350 - Add the two like fractions:
1050/350 + 200/350 = 1050 + 200/350 = 1250/350 - 1250/350 simplified gives 25/7
- So, 75/25 + 8/14 = 25/7
In mixed form: 34/7
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