Add 25/18 and 42/45
1st number: 1 7/18, 2nd number: 42/45
25/18 + 42/45 is 209/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
25/18 = 25 × 5/18 × 5 = 125/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
42/45 = 42 × 2/45 × 2 = 84/90 - Add the two like fractions:
125/90 + 84/90 = 125 + 84/90 = 209/90 - So, 25/18 + 42/45 = 209/90
In mixed form: 229/90
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