Add 40/25 and 14/18
1st number: 1 15/25, 2nd number: 14/18
40/25 + 14/18 is 107/45.
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,
40/25 = 40 × 18/25 × 18 = 720/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
14/18 = 14 × 25/18 × 25 = 350/450 - Add the two like fractions:
720/450 + 350/450 = 720 + 350/450 = 1070/450 - 1070/450 simplified gives 107/45
- So, 40/25 + 14/18 = 107/45
In mixed form: 217/45
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