Add 25/4 and 16/18
1st number: 6 1/4, 2nd number: 16/18
25/4 + 16/18 is 257/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 18 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
25/4 = 25 × 9/4 × 9 = 225/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
16/18 = 16 × 2/18 × 2 = 32/36 - Add the two like fractions:
225/36 + 32/36 = 225 + 32/36 = 257/36 - So, 25/4 + 16/18 = 257/36
In mixed form: 75/36
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