Add 18/25 and 10/18
18/25 + 10/18 is 287/225.
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,
18/25 = 18 × 18/25 × 18 = 324/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
10/18 = 10 × 25/18 × 25 = 250/450 - Add the two like fractions:
324/450 + 250/450 = 324 + 250/450 = 574/450 - 574/450 simplified gives 287/225
- So, 18/25 + 10/18 = 287/225
In mixed form: 162/225
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