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Add 1/18 and 35/25

1st number: 1/18, 2nd number: 1 10/25

1/18 + 35/25 is 131/90.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 25 is 450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
    1/18 = 1 × 25/18 × 25 = 25/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
    35/25 = 35 × 18/25 × 18 = 630/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    25/450 + 630/450 = 25 + 630/450 = 655/450
  5. 655/450 simplified gives 131/90
  6. So, 1/18 + 35/25 = 131/90
    In mixed form: 141/90

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