Add 18/4 and 25/35
1st number: 4 2/4, 2nd number: 25/35
18/4 + 25/35 is 73/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 35 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
18/4 = 18 × 35/4 × 35 = 630/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
25/35 = 25 × 4/35 × 4 = 100/140 - Add the two like fractions:
630/140 + 100/140 = 630 + 100/140 = 730/140 - 730/140 simplified gives 73/14
- So, 18/4 + 25/35 = 73/14
In mixed form: 53/14
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