Add 27/25 and 4/18
1st number: 1 2/25, 2nd number: 4/18
27/25 + 4/18 is 293/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 18 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
27/25 = 27 × 18/25 × 18 = 486/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
4/18 = 4 × 25/18 × 25 = 100/450 - Add the two like fractions:
486/450 + 100/450 = 486 + 100/450 = 586/450 - 586/450 simplified gives 293/225
- So, 27/25 + 4/18 = 293/225
In mixed form: 168/225
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