Add 25/20 and 16/18
1st number: 1 5/20, 2nd number: 16/18
25/20 + 16/18 is 77/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 18 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
25/20 = 25 × 9/20 × 9 = 225/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
16/18 = 16 × 10/18 × 10 = 160/180 - Add the two like fractions:
225/180 + 160/180 = 225 + 160/180 = 385/180 - 385/180 simplified gives 77/36
- So, 25/20 + 16/18 = 77/36
In mixed form: 25/36
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