What is 2/8 plus 7/25?
2/8 plus 7/25 equals 53/100 (or 0.53 in decimal form). Learn the step-by-step solution to add 2/8 and 7/25 using Least Common Denominator and simplification.
Exact Answer
2/8 + 7/25 = 53/100
Simplified Fraction
53/100
Mixed Number
Proper (53/100)
Decimal Value
0.53
Percentage
53%
Step-by-Step Solution: 2/8 + 7/25
Step 1
Find the Least Common Denominator (LCD)
The denominators 8 and 25 are coprime (they share no common factors other than 1). Therefore, their Least Common Denominator (LCD) is simply their direct product: 8 ร 25 = 200.
LCD(8, 25) = 200
Step 2
Convert to Equivalent Fractions with Common Denominator 200
Multiply the numerator and denominator of 2/8 by 25, and multiply the numerator and denominator of 7/25 by 8 so both fractions share the common base 200.
2 ร 25/8 ร 25 = 50/200 and 7 ร 8/25 ร 8 = 56/200
Step 3
Add the Numerators
Now add the numerators (50 + 56 = 106) and keep the common denominator 200 unchanged.
50 + 56/200 = 106/200
Step 4
Simplify the Fraction to Lowest Terms
Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of 106 and 200, which is 2. Divide both the numerator and denominator by 2.
106 รท 2/200 รท 2 = 53/100
Step 5
Decimal & Percentage Representation
Dividing the numerator 53 by denominator 100 yields an exact terminating decimal of 0.53 (or 53%).
53 รท 100 = 0.53 (53%)
Visual Representation
The diagram below illustrates 2/8 plus 7/25 visually:
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Summary & Alternative Representations
| Property / Format | Value |
|---|---|
| Lowest Terms Fraction | 53/100 |
| Mixed Number Form | 53/100 |
| Decimal Form | 0.53 |
| Percentage | 53% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is 2/8 plus 7/25 as a fraction?
2/8 + 7/25 in simplest fraction form is 53/100.
What is 2/8 plus 7/25 as a decimal?
2/8 + 7/25 converted to a decimal is 0.53.
What is 2/8 plus 7/25 as a percentage?
2/8 + 7/25 expressed as a percentage is 53%.
Does 2/8 plus 7/25 result in a terminating or repeating decimal?
It results in an exact terminating decimal (0.53) because the denominator in simplest terms contains only prime factors 2 and/or 5.