Add 16/18 and 2/25
16/18 + 2/25 is 218/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 25 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
16/18 = 16 × 25/18 × 25 = 400/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
2/25 = 2 × 18/25 × 18 = 36/450 - Add the two like fractions:
400/450 + 36/450 = 400 + 36/450 = 436/450 - 436/450 simplified gives 218/225
- So, 16/18 + 2/25 = 218/225
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