Add 40/25 and 7/18
1st number: 1 15/25, 2nd number: 7/18
40/25 + 7/18 is 179/90.
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,
7/18 = 7 × 25/18 × 25 = 175/450 - Add the two like fractions:
720/450 + 175/450 = 720 + 175/450 = 895/450 - 895/450 simplified gives 179/90
- So, 40/25 + 7/18 = 179/90
In mixed form: 189/90
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