Add 8/2 and 9/25
1st number: 4 0/2, 2nd number: 9/25
8/2 + 9/25 is 109/25.
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,
9/25 = 9 × 2/25 × 2 = 18/50 - Add the two like fractions:
200/50 + 18/50 = 200 + 18/50 = 218/50 - 218/50 simplified gives 109/25
- So, 8/2 + 9/25 = 109/25
In mixed form: 49/25
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