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Add 20/18 and 7/25

1st number: 1 2/18, 2nd number: 7/25

20/18 + 7/25 is 313/225.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 25 is 450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
    20/18 = 20 × 25/18 × 25 = 500/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
    7/25 = 7 × 18/25 × 18 = 126/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    500/450 + 126/450 = 500 + 126/450 = 626/450
  5. 626/450 simplified gives 313/225
  6. So, 20/18 + 7/25 = 313/225
    In mixed form: 188/225

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