Add 8/4 and 18/25
1st number: 2 0/4, 2nd number: 18/25
8/4 + 18/25 is 68/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 25 is 100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 25 = 100,
8/4 = 8 × 25/4 × 25 = 200/100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 4 = 100,
18/25 = 18 × 4/25 × 4 = 72/100 - Add the two like fractions:
200/100 + 72/100 = 200 + 72/100 = 272/100 - 272/100 simplified gives 68/25
- So, 8/4 + 18/25 = 68/25
In mixed form: 218/25
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