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Add 10/18 and 10/25

10/18 + 10/25 is 43/45.

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,
    10/18 = 10 × 25/18 × 25 = 250/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
    10/25 = 10 × 18/25 × 18 = 180/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    250/450 + 180/450 = 250 + 180/450 = 430/450
  5. 430/450 simplified gives 43/45
  6. So, 10/18 + 10/25 = 43/45

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