Add 18/25 and 4/9
18/25 + 4/9 is 262/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 9 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
18/25 = 18 × 9/25 × 9 = 162/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
4/9 = 4 × 25/9 × 25 = 100/225 - Add the two like fractions:
162/225 + 100/225 = 162 + 100/225 = 262/225 - So, 18/25 + 4/9 = 262/225
In mixed form: 137/225
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