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Add 18/25 and 9/24

18/25 + 9/24 is 219/200.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 24 is 600

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 24 = 600,
    18/25 = 18 × 24/25 × 24 = 432/600
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
    9/24 = 9 × 25/24 × 25 = 225/600
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    432/600 + 225/600 = 432 + 225/600 = 657/600
  5. 657/600 simplified gives 219/200
  6. So, 18/25 + 9/24 = 219/200
    In mixed form: 119/200

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