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