Add 8/4 and 25/15
1st number: 2 0/4, 2nd number: 1 10/15
8/4 + 25/15 is 11/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 15 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
8/4 = 8 × 15/4 × 15 = 120/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
25/15 = 25 × 4/15 × 4 = 100/60 - Add the two like fractions:
120/60 + 100/60 = 120 + 100/60 = 220/60 - 220/60 simplified gives 11/3
- So, 8/4 + 25/15 = 11/3
In mixed form: 32/3
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