Add 25/10 and 25/18
1st number: 2 5/10, 2nd number: 1 7/18
25/10 + 25/18 is 35/9.
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,
25/18 = 25 × 5/18 × 5 = 125/90 - Add the two like fractions:
225/90 + 125/90 = 225 + 125/90 = 350/90 - 350/90 simplified gives 35/9
- So, 25/10 + 25/18 = 35/9
In mixed form: 38/9
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