Add 10/25 and 24/18
1st number: 10/25, 2nd number: 1 6/18
10/25 + 24/18 is 26/15.
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,
24/18 = 24 × 25/18 × 25 = 600/450 - Add the two like fractions:
180/450 + 600/450 = 180 + 600/450 = 780/450 - 780/450 simplified gives 26/15
- So, 10/25 + 24/18 = 26/15
In mixed form: 111/15
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