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Add 40/25 and 18/36

1st number: 1 15/25, 2nd number: 18/36

40/25 + 18/36 is 21/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 36 is 900

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 36 = 900,
    40/25 = 40 × 36/25 × 36 = 1440/900
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
    18/36 = 18 × 25/36 × 25 = 450/900
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1440/900 + 450/900 = 1440 + 450/900 = 1890/900
  5. 1890/900 simplified gives 21/10
  6. So, 40/25 + 18/36 = 21/10
    In mixed form: 21/10

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