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Add 10/25 and 20/18

1st number: 10/25, 2nd number: 1 2/18

10/25 + 20/18 is 68/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
    10/25 = 10 × 18/25 × 18 = 180/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
    20/18 = 20 × 25/18 × 25 = 500/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/450 + 500/450 = 180 + 500/450 = 680/450
  5. 680/450 simplified gives 68/45
  6. So, 10/25 + 20/18 = 68/45
    In mixed form: 123/45

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