Add 18/9 and 2/25
1st number: 2 0/9, 2nd number: 2/25
18/9 + 2/25 is 52/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
18/9 = 18 × 25/9 × 25 = 450/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
2/25 = 2 × 9/25 × 9 = 18/225 - Add the two like fractions:
450/225 + 18/225 = 450 + 18/225 = 468/225 - 468/225 simplified gives 52/25
- So, 18/9 + 2/25 = 52/25
In mixed form: 22/25
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