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Add 1/18 and 24/25

1/18 + 24/25 is 457/450.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
    1/18 = 1 × 25/18 × 25 = 25/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
    24/25 = 24 × 18/25 × 18 = 432/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    25/450 + 432/450 = 25 + 432/450 = 457/450
  5. So, 1/18 + 24/25 = 457/450
    In mixed form: 17/450

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