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Add 25/10 and 35/18

1st number: 2 5/10, 2nd number: 1 17/18

25/10 + 35/18 is 40/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
    25/10 = 25 × 9/10 × 9 = 225/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
    35/18 = 35 × 5/18 × 5 = 175/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    225/90 + 175/90 = 225 + 175/90 = 400/90
  5. 400/90 simplified gives 40/9
  6. So, 25/10 + 35/18 = 40/9
    In mixed form: 44/9

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