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Add 25/35 and 40/18

1st number: 25/35, 2nd number: 2 4/18

25/35 + 40/18 is 185/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 18 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
    25/35 = 25 × 18/35 × 18 = 450/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
    40/18 = 40 × 35/18 × 35 = 1400/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    450/630 + 1400/630 = 450 + 1400/630 = 1850/630
  5. 1850/630 simplified gives 185/63
  6. So, 25/35 + 40/18 = 185/63
    In mixed form: 259/63

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