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Add 45/18 and 72/25

1st number: 2 9/18, 2nd number: 2 22/25

45/18 + 72/25 is 269/50.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
    45/18 = 45 × 25/18 × 25 = 1125/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
    72/25 = 72 × 18/25 × 18 = 1296/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1125/450 + 1296/450 = 1125 + 1296/450 = 2421/450
  5. 2421/450 simplified gives 269/50
  6. So, 45/18 + 72/25 = 269/50
    In mixed form: 519/50

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