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Add 18/9 and 14/25

1st number: 2 0/9, 2nd number: 14/25

18/9 + 14/25 is 64/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 25 is 225

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
    18/9 = 18 × 25/9 × 25 = 450/225
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
    14/25 = 14 × 9/25 × 9 = 126/225
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    450/225 + 126/225 = 450 + 126/225 = 576/225
  5. 576/225 simplified gives 64/25
  6. So, 18/9 + 14/25 = 64/25
    In mixed form: 214/25

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