Add 8/2 and 35/25
1st number: 4 0/2, 2nd number: 1 10/25
8/2 + 35/25 is 27/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 25 is 50
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 25 = 50,
8/2 = 8 × 25/2 × 25 = 200/50 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 2 = 50,
35/25 = 35 × 2/25 × 2 = 70/50 - Add the two like fractions:
200/50 + 70/50 = 200 + 70/50 = 270/50 - 270/50 simplified gives 27/5
- So, 8/2 + 35/25 = 27/5
In mixed form: 52/5
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