Add 18/25 and 36/40
18/25 + 36/40 is 81/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 40 is 200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 8 = 200,
18/25 = 18 × 8/25 × 8 = 144/200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
36/40 = 36 × 5/40 × 5 = 180/200 - Add the two like fractions:
144/200 + 180/200 = 144 + 180/200 = 324/200 - 324/200 simplified gives 81/50
- So, 18/25 + 36/40 = 81/50
In mixed form: 131/50
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