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Add 18/25 and 9/18

18/25 + 9/18 is 61/50.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 18 is 450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
    18/25 = 18 × 18/25 × 18 = 324/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
    9/18 = 9 × 25/18 × 25 = 225/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    324/450 + 225/450 = 324 + 225/450 = 549/450
  5. 549/450 simplified gives 61/50
  6. So, 18/25 + 9/18 = 61/50
    In mixed form: 111/50

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