Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Add fractions

Add 18/3 and 35/25

1st number: 6 0/3, 2nd number: 1 10/25

18/3 + 35/25 is 37/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 25 is 75

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 25 = 75,
    18/3 = 18 × 25/3 × 25 = 450/75
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 3 = 75,
    35/25 = 35 × 3/25 × 3 = 105/75
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    450/75 + 105/75 = 450 + 105/75 = 555/75
  5. 555/75 simplified gives 37/5
  6. So, 18/3 + 35/25 = 37/5
    In mixed form: 72/5

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com