Add 25/3 and 10/18
1st number: 8 1/3, 2nd number: 10/18
25/3 + 10/18 is 80/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 18 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 6 = 18,
25/3 = 25 × 6/3 × 6 = 150/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
10/18 = 10 × 1/18 × 1 = 10/18 - Add the two like fractions:
150/18 + 10/18 = 150 + 10/18 = 160/18 - 160/18 simplified gives 80/9
- So, 25/3 + 10/18 = 80/9
In mixed form: 88/9
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