Add 25/10 and 10/18
1st number: 2 5/10, 2nd number: 10/18
25/10 + 10/18 is 55/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
25/10 = 25 × 9/10 × 9 = 225/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
10/18 = 10 × 5/18 × 5 = 50/90 - Add the two like fractions:
225/90 + 50/90 = 225 + 50/90 = 275/90 - 275/90 simplified gives 55/18
- So, 25/10 + 10/18 = 55/18
In mixed form: 31/18
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