Add 24/25 and 20/18, Solve 24/25 + 1 2/18 as a fraction

Add 24/25 and 20/18

1^st number: 24/25, 2^nd number: 1 2/18

24/25 + 20/18 is 466/225.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
24/25 = 24 × 18/25 × 18 = 432/450
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
20/18 = 20 × 25/18 × 25 = 500/450
Add the two like fractions:
432/450 + 500/450 = 432 + 500/450 = 932/450
932/450 simplified gives 466/225
So, 24/25 + 20/18 = 466/225
In mixed form: 216/225

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