Add 25/18 and 18/28
1st number: 1 7/18, 2nd number: 18/28
25/18 + 18/28 is 128/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 28 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 14 = 252,
25/18 = 25 × 14/18 × 14 = 350/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
18/28 = 18 × 9/28 × 9 = 162/252 - Add the two like fractions:
350/252 + 162/252 = 350 + 162/252 = 512/252 - 512/252 simplified gives 128/63
- So, 25/18 + 18/28 = 128/63
In mixed form: 22/63
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