Add 21/18 and 8/25
1st number: 1 3/18, 2nd number: 8/25
21/18 + 8/25 is 223/150.
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,
21/18 = 21 × 25/18 × 25 = 525/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
8/25 = 8 × 18/25 × 18 = 144/450 - Add the two like fractions:
525/450 + 144/450 = 525 + 144/450 = 669/450 - 669/450 simplified gives 223/150
- So, 21/18 + 8/25 = 223/150
In mixed form: 173/150
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