Add 84/8 and 1/25
1st number: 10 4/8, 2nd number: 1/25
84/8 + 1/25 is 527/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 25 is 200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 25 = 200,
84/8 = 84 × 25/8 × 25 = 2100/200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 8 = 200,
1/25 = 1 × 8/25 × 8 = 8/200 - Add the two like fractions:
2100/200 + 8/200 = 2100 + 8/200 = 2108/200 - 2108/200 simplified gives 527/50
- So, 84/8 + 1/25 = 527/50
In mixed form: 1027/50
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