Add 32/18 and 5/25
1st number: 1 14/18, 2nd number: 5/25
32/18 + 5/25 is 89/45.
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,
32/18 = 32 × 25/18 × 25 = 800/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
5/25 = 5 × 18/25 × 18 = 90/450 - Add the two like fractions:
800/450 + 90/450 = 800 + 90/450 = 890/450 - 890/450 simplified gives 89/45
- So, 32/18 + 5/25 = 89/45
In mixed form: 144/45
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