Add 25/18 and 18/80, Solve 1 7/18 + 18/80 as a fraction

Add 25/18 and 18/80

1^st number: 1 7/18, 2^nd number: 18/80

25/18 + 18/80 is 581/360.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 80 is 720

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 40 = 720,
25/18 = 25 × 40/18 × 40 = 1000/720
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
18/80 = 18 × 9/80 × 9 = 162/720
Add the two like fractions:
1000/720 + 162/720 = 1000 + 162/720 = 1162/720
1162/720 simplified gives 581/360
So, 25/18 + 18/80 = 581/360
In mixed form: 1221/360

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