Add 8/25 and 28/7, Solve 8/25 + 4 0/7 as a fraction

Add 8/25 and 28/7

1^st number: 8/25, 2^nd number: 4 0/7

8/25 + 28/7 is 108/25.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 7 is 175

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 175
For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 7 = 175,
8/25 = 8 × 7/25 × 7 = 56/175
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 25 = 175,
28/7 = 28 × 25/7 × 25 = 700/175
Add the two like fractions:
56/175 + 700/175 = 56 + 700/175 = 756/175
756/175 simplified gives 108/25
So, 8/25 + 28/7 = 108/25
In mixed form: 48/25

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