Add 4/25 and 20/18
1st number: 4/25, 2nd number: 1 2/18
4/25 + 20/18 is 286/225.
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,
4/25 = 4 × 18/25 × 18 = 72/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
20/18 = 20 × 25/18 × 25 = 500/450 - Add the two like fractions:
72/450 + 500/450 = 72 + 500/450 = 572/450 - 572/450 simplified gives 286/225
- So, 4/25 + 20/18 = 286/225
In mixed form: 161/225
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