Add 32/25 and 2/18
1st number: 1 7/25, 2nd number: 2/18
32/25 + 2/18 is 313/225.
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,
32/25 = 32 × 18/25 × 18 = 576/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
2/18 = 2 × 25/18 × 25 = 50/450 - Add the two like fractions:
576/450 + 50/450 = 576 + 50/450 = 626/450 - 626/450 simplified gives 313/225
- So, 32/25 + 2/18 = 313/225
In mixed form: 188/225
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