Add 3/18 and 25/4, Solve 3/18 + 6 1/4 as a fraction

Add 3/18 and 25/4

1^st number: 3/18, 2^nd number: 6 1/4

3/18 + 25/4 is 77/12.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 4 is 36

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
3/18 = 3 × 2/18 × 2 = 6/36
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
25/4 = 25 × 9/4 × 9 = 225/36
Add the two like fractions:
6/36 + 225/36 = 6 + 225/36 = 231/36
231/36 simplified gives 77/12
So, 3/18 + 25/4 = 77/12
In mixed form: 65/12

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