Add 4/25 and 42/18, Solve 4/25 + 2 6/18 as a fraction

Add 4/25 and 42/18

1^st number: 4/25, 2^nd number: 2 6/18

4/25 + 42/18 is 187/75.

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,
42/18 = 42 × 25/18 × 25 = 1050/450
Add the two like fractions:
72/450 + 1050/450 = 72 + 1050/450 = 1122/450
1122/450 simplified gives 187/75
So, 4/25 + 42/18 = 187/75
In mixed form: 237/75

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