Add 25/18 and 10/8
1st number: 1 7/18, 2nd number: 1 2/8
25/18 + 10/8 is 95/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 8 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
25/18 = 25 × 4/18 × 4 = 100/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
10/8 = 10 × 9/8 × 9 = 90/72 - Add the two like fractions:
100/72 + 90/72 = 100 + 90/72 = 190/72 - 190/72 simplified gives 95/36
- So, 25/18 + 10/8 = 95/36
In mixed form: 223/36
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