Add 5/25 and 14/18
5/25 + 14/18 is 44/45.
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,
5/25 = 5 × 18/25 × 18 = 90/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
14/18 = 14 × 25/18 × 25 = 350/450 - Add the two like fractions:
90/450 + 350/450 = 90 + 350/450 = 440/450 - 440/450 simplified gives 44/45
- So, 5/25 + 14/18 = 44/45
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 10/25+14/18 5/25+28/18 5/50+14/18 5/25+14/36 15/25+14/18 5/25+42/18 5/75+14/18 5/25+14/54 5/25+70/18 5/25+14/90 35/25+14/18 5/25+98/18