Add 6/25 and 16/18
6/25 + 16/18 is 254/225.
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,
6/25 = 6 × 18/25 × 18 = 108/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
16/18 = 16 × 25/18 × 25 = 400/450 - Add the two like fractions:
108/450 + 400/450 = 108 + 400/450 = 508/450 - 508/450 simplified gives 254/225
- So, 6/25 + 16/18 = 254/225
In mixed form: 129/225
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