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Add 28/18 and 2/25

1st number: 1 10/18, 2nd number: 2/25

28/18 + 2/25 is 368/225.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
    28/18 = 28 × 25/18 × 25 = 700/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
    2/25 = 2 × 18/25 × 18 = 36/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    700/450 + 36/450 = 700 + 36/450 = 736/450
  5. 736/450 simplified gives 368/225
  6. So, 28/18 + 2/25 = 368/225
    In mixed form: 1143/225

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