Add 27/18 and 8/25
1st number: 1 9/18, 2nd number: 8/25
27/18 + 8/25 is 91/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 25 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
27/18 = 27 × 25/18 × 25 = 675/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
8/25 = 8 × 18/25 × 18 = 144/450 - Add the two like fractions:
675/450 + 144/450 = 675 + 144/450 = 819/450 - 819/450 simplified gives 91/50
- So, 27/18 + 8/25 = 91/50
In mixed form: 141/50
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