Add 5/18 and 21/25
5/18 + 21/25 is 503/450.
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,
5/18 = 5 × 25/18 × 25 = 125/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
21/25 = 21 × 18/25 × 18 = 378/450 - Add the two like fractions:
125/450 + 378/450 = 125 + 378/450 = 503/450 - So, 5/18 + 21/25 = 503/450
In mixed form: 153/450
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