Add 25/18 and 36/20
1st number: 1 7/18, 2nd number: 1 16/20
25/18 + 36/20 is 287/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 20 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
25/18 = 25 × 10/18 × 10 = 250/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
36/20 = 36 × 9/20 × 9 = 324/180 - Add the two like fractions:
250/180 + 324/180 = 250 + 324/180 = 574/180 - 574/180 simplified gives 287/90
- So, 25/18 + 36/20 = 287/90
In mixed form: 317/90
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