Add 42/25 and 8/18
1st number: 1 17/25, 2nd number: 8/18
42/25 + 8/18 is 478/225.
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,
42/25 = 42 × 18/25 × 18 = 756/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
8/18 = 8 × 25/18 × 25 = 200/450 - Add the two like fractions:
756/450 + 200/450 = 756 + 200/450 = 956/450 - 956/450 simplified gives 478/225
- So, 42/25 + 8/18 = 478/225
In mixed form: 228/225
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