Add 18/9 and 9/25
1st number: 2 0/9, 2nd number: 9/25
18/9 + 9/25 is 59/25.
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,
9/25 = 9 × 9/25 × 9 = 81/225 - Add the two like fractions:
450/225 + 81/225 = 450 + 81/225 = 531/225 - 531/225 simplified gives 59/25
- So, 18/9 + 9/25 = 59/25
In mixed form: 29/25
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