Add 18/4 and 20/25
1st number: 4 2/4, 2nd number: 20/25
18/4 + 20/25 is 53/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 25 is 100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 25 = 100,
18/4 = 18 × 25/4 × 25 = 450/100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 4 = 100,
20/25 = 20 × 4/25 × 4 = 80/100 - Add the two like fractions:
450/100 + 80/100 = 450 + 80/100 = 530/100 - 530/100 simplified gives 53/10
- So, 18/4 + 20/25 = 53/10
In mixed form: 53/10
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