Add 10/25 and 25/18
1st number: 10/25, 2nd number: 1 7/18
10/25 + 25/18 is 161/90.
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,
25/18 = 25 × 25/18 × 25 = 625/450 - Add the two like fractions:
180/450 + 625/450 = 180 + 625/450 = 805/450 - 805/450 simplified gives 161/90
- So, 10/25 + 25/18 = 161/90
In mixed form: 171/90
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