Add 18/25 and 9/16
18/25 + 9/16 is 513/400.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 16 is 400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 16 = 400,
18/25 = 18 × 16/25 × 16 = 288/400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 25 = 400,
9/16 = 9 × 25/16 × 25 = 225/400 - Add the two like fractions:
288/400 + 225/400 = 288 + 225/400 = 513/400 - So, 18/25 + 9/16 = 513/400
In mixed form: 1113/400
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