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Add 21/30 and 25/18

1st number: 21/30, 2nd number: 1 7/18

21/30 + 25/18 is 94/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 18 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
    21/30 = 21 × 3/30 × 3 = 63/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
    25/18 = 25 × 5/18 × 5 = 125/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    63/90 + 125/90 = 63 + 125/90 = 188/90
  5. 188/90 simplified gives 94/45
  6. So, 21/30 + 25/18 = 94/45
    In mixed form: 24/45

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