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Add 10/9 and 18/25

1st number: 1 1/9, 2nd number: 18/25

10/9 + 18/25 is 412/225.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 25 is 225

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
    10/9 = 10 × 25/9 × 25 = 250/225
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
    18/25 = 18 × 9/25 × 9 = 162/225
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    250/225 + 162/225 = 250 + 162/225 = 412/225
  5. So, 10/9 + 18/25 = 412/225
    In mixed form: 1187/225

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