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Add 18/25 and 25/7

1st number: 18/25, 2nd number: 3 4/7

18/25 + 25/7 is 751/175.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 7 is 175

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 175
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 7 = 175,
    18/25 = 18 × 7/25 × 7 = 126/175
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 25 = 175,
    25/7 = 25 × 25/7 × 25 = 625/175
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    126/175 + 625/175 = 126 + 625/175 = 751/175
  5. So, 18/25 + 25/7 = 751/175
    In mixed form: 451/175

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