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Add 4/18 and 14/25

4/18 + 14/25 is 176/225.

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,
    4/18 = 4 × 25/18 × 25 = 100/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
    14/25 = 14 × 18/25 × 18 = 252/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    100/450 + 252/450 = 100 + 252/450 = 352/450
  5. 352/450 simplified gives 176/225
  6. So, 4/18 + 14/25 = 176/225

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