Add 5/25 and 15/18
5/25 + 15/18 is 31/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 18 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
5/25 = 5 × 18/25 × 18 = 90/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
15/18 = 15 × 25/18 × 25 = 375/450 - Add the two like fractions:
90/450 + 375/450 = 90 + 375/450 = 465/450 - 465/450 simplified gives 31/30
- So, 5/25 + 15/18 = 31/30
In mixed form: 11/30
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