Add 18/25 and 18/35
18/25 + 18/35 is 216/175.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 35 is 175
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 175 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 7 = 175,
18/25 = 18 × 7/25 × 7 = 126/175 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 5 = 175,
18/35 = 18 × 5/35 × 5 = 90/175 - Add the two like fractions:
126/175 + 90/175 = 126 + 90/175 = 216/175 - So, 18/25 + 18/35 = 216/175
In mixed form: 141/175
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