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Add 2/3 and 18/25

2/3 + 18/25 is 104/75.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 25 is 75

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 25 = 75,
    2/3 = 2 × 25/3 × 25 = 50/75
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 3 = 75,
    18/25 = 18 × 3/25 × 3 = 54/75
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    50/75 + 54/75 = 50 + 54/75 = 104/75
  5. So, 2/3 + 18/25 = 104/75
    In mixed form: 129/75

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