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Add 40/18 and 14/25

1st number: 2 4/18, 2nd number: 14/25

40/18 + 14/25 is 626/225.

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,
    40/18 = 40 × 25/18 × 25 = 1000/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
    14/25 = 14 × 18/25 × 18 = 252/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1000/450 + 252/450 = 1000 + 252/450 = 1252/450
  5. 1252/450 simplified gives 626/225
  6. So, 40/18 + 14/25 = 626/225
    In mixed form: 2176/225

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