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Add 18/25 and 18/45

18/25 + 18/45 is 28/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 45 is 225

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
    18/25 = 18 × 9/25 × 9 = 162/225
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
    18/45 = 18 × 5/45 × 5 = 90/225
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    162/225 + 90/225 = 162 + 90/225 = 252/225
  5. 252/225 simplified gives 28/25
  6. So, 18/25 + 18/45 = 28/25
    In mixed form: 13/25

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