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Add 18/14 and 45/25

1st number: 1 4/14, 2nd number: 1 20/25

18/14 + 45/25 is 108/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 25 is 350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
    18/14 = 18 × 25/14 × 25 = 450/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
    45/25 = 45 × 14/25 × 14 = 630/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    450/350 + 630/350 = 450 + 630/350 = 1080/350
  5. 1080/350 simplified gives 108/35
  6. So, 18/14 + 45/25 = 108/35
    In mixed form: 33/35

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