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Add 10/25 and 18/10

1st number: 10/25, 2nd number: 1 8/10

10/25 + 18/10 is 11/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 10 is 50

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 2 = 50,
    10/25 = 10 × 2/25 × 2 = 20/50
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 5 = 50,
    18/10 = 18 × 5/10 × 5 = 90/50
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    20/50 + 90/50 = 20 + 90/50 = 110/50
  5. 110/50 simplified gives 11/5
  6. So, 10/25 + 18/10 = 11/5
    In mixed form: 21/5

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