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Add 8/25 and 5/7

8/25 + 5/7 is 181/175.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 7 = 175,
    8/25 = 8 × 7/25 × 7 = 56/175
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 25 = 175,
    5/7 = 5 × 25/7 × 25 = 125/175
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    56/175 + 125/175 = 56 + 125/175 = 181/175
  5. So, 8/25 + 5/7 = 181/175
    In mixed form: 16/175

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