Add 18/25 and 20/35
18/25 + 20/35 is 226/175.
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,
20/35 = 20 × 5/35 × 5 = 100/175 - Add the two like fractions:
126/175 + 100/175 = 126 + 100/175 = 226/175 - So, 18/25 + 20/35 = 226/175
In mixed form: 151/175
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