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Add 18/45 and 25/6

1st number: 18/45, 2nd number: 4 1/6

18/45 + 25/6 is 137/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 6 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
    18/45 = 18 × 2/45 × 2 = 36/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
    25/6 = 25 × 15/6 × 15 = 375/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    36/90 + 375/90 = 36 + 375/90 = 411/90
  5. 411/90 simplified gives 137/30
  6. So, 18/45 + 25/6 = 137/30
    In mixed form: 417/30

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