Add 18/25 and 15/9
1st number: 18/25, 2nd number: 1 6/9
18/25 + 15/9 is 179/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 9 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
18/25 = 18 × 9/25 × 9 = 162/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
15/9 = 15 × 25/9 × 25 = 375/225 - Add the two like fractions:
162/225 + 375/225 = 162 + 375/225 = 537/225 - 537/225 simplified gives 179/75
- So, 18/25 + 15/9 = 179/75
In mixed form: 229/75
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