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Add 25/18 and 4/10

1st number: 1 7/18, 2nd number: 4/10

25/18 + 4/10 is 161/90.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 10 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 10 × 9 = 90,
    4/10 = 4 × 9/10 × 9 = 36/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    125/90 + 36/90 = 125 + 36/90 = 161/90
  5. So, 25/18 + 4/10 = 161/90
    In mixed form: 171/90

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