Add 2/18 and 42/25
1st number: 2/18, 2nd number: 1 17/25
2/18 + 42/25 is 403/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
2/18 = 2 × 25/18 × 25 = 50/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
42/25 = 42 × 18/25 × 18 = 756/450 - Add the two like fractions:
50/450 + 756/450 = 50 + 756/450 = 806/450 - 806/450 simplified gives 403/225
- So, 2/18 + 42/25 = 403/225
In mixed form: 1178/225
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