Add 25/18 and 30/4
1st number: 1 7/18, 2nd number: 7 2/4
25/18 + 30/4 is 80/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 4 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
25/18 = 25 × 2/18 × 2 = 50/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
30/4 = 30 × 9/4 × 9 = 270/36 - Add the two like fractions:
50/36 + 270/36 = 50 + 270/36 = 320/36 - 320/36 simplified gives 80/9
- So, 25/18 + 30/4 = 80/9
In mixed form: 88/9
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