Add 45/18 and 36/25
1st number: 2 9/18, 2nd number: 1 11/25
45/18 + 36/25 is 197/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
45/18 = 45 × 25/18 × 25 = 1125/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
36/25 = 36 × 18/25 × 18 = 648/450 - Add the two like fractions:
1125/450 + 648/450 = 1125 + 648/450 = 1773/450 - 1773/450 simplified gives 197/50
- So, 45/18 + 36/25 = 197/50
In mixed form: 347/50
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