Add 5/25 and 27/18
1st number: 5/25, 2nd number: 1 9/18
5/25 + 27/18 is 17/10.
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,
27/18 = 27 × 25/18 × 25 = 675/450 - Add the two like fractions:
90/450 + 675/450 = 90 + 675/450 = 765/450 - 765/450 simplified gives 17/10
- So, 5/25 + 27/18 = 17/10
In mixed form: 17/10
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