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Add 84/3 and 4/25

1st number: 28 0/3, 2nd number: 4/25

84/3 + 4/25 is 704/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 25 is 75

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 25 = 75,
    84/3 = 84 × 25/3 × 25 = 2100/75
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 3 = 75,
    4/25 = 4 × 3/25 × 3 = 12/75
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2100/75 + 12/75 = 2100 + 12/75 = 2112/75
  5. 2112/75 simplified gives 704/25
  6. So, 84/3 + 4/25 = 704/25
    In mixed form: 284/25

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