Add 25/7 and 16/18, Solve 3 4/7 + 16/18 as a fraction

Add 25/7 and 16/18

1^st number: 3 4/7, 2^nd number: 16/18

25/7 + 16/18 is 281/63.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 18 is 126

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 18 = 126,
25/7 = 25 × 18/7 × 18 = 450/126
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
16/18 = 16 × 7/18 × 7 = 112/126
Add the two like fractions:
450/126 + 112/126 = 450 + 112/126 = 562/126
562/126 simplified gives 281/63
So, 25/7 + 16/18 = 281/63
In mixed form: 429/63

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