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Add 5/25 and 56/18

1st number: 5/25, 2nd number: 3 2/18

5/25 + 56/18 is 149/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
    5/25 = 5 × 18/25 × 18 = 90/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
    56/18 = 56 × 25/18 × 25 = 1400/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/450 + 1400/450 = 90 + 1400/450 = 1490/450
  5. 1490/450 simplified gives 149/45
  6. So, 5/25 + 56/18 = 149/45
    In mixed form: 314/45

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