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Add 25/18 and 2/45

1st number: 1 7/18, 2nd number: 2/45

25/18 + 2/45 is 43/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 45 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
    25/18 = 25 × 5/18 × 5 = 125/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
    2/45 = 2 × 2/45 × 2 = 4/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    125/90 + 4/90 = 125 + 4/90 = 129/90
  5. 129/90 simplified gives 43/30
  6. So, 25/18 + 2/45 = 43/30
    In mixed form: 113/30

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