Add 35/18 and 9/25
1st number: 1 17/18, 2nd number: 9/25
35/18 + 9/25 is 1037/450.
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,
35/18 = 35 × 25/18 × 25 = 875/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
9/25 = 9 × 18/25 × 18 = 162/450 - Add the two like fractions:
875/450 + 162/450 = 875 + 162/450 = 1037/450 - So, 35/18 + 9/25 = 1037/450
In mixed form: 2137/450
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