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Add 18/24 and 18/25

18/24 + 18/25 is 147/100.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 25 is 600

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
    18/24 = 18 × 25/24 × 25 = 450/600
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 24 = 600,
    18/25 = 18 × 24/25 × 24 = 432/600
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    450/600 + 432/600 = 450 + 432/600 = 882/600
  5. 882/600 simplified gives 147/100
  6. So, 18/24 + 18/25 = 147/100
    In mixed form: 147/100

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