Add 36/18 and 18/25
1st number: 2 0/18, 2nd number: 18/25
36/18 + 18/25 is 68/25.
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,
36/18 = 36 × 25/18 × 25 = 900/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
18/25 = 18 × 18/25 × 18 = 324/450 - Add the two like fractions:
900/450 + 324/450 = 900 + 324/450 = 1224/450 - 1224/450 simplified gives 68/25
- So, 36/18 + 18/25 = 68/25
In mixed form: 218/25
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