Add 6/25 and 21/18, Solve 6/25 + 1 3/18 as a fraction

Add 6/25 and 21/18

1^st number: 6/25, 2^nd number: 1 3/18

6/25 + 21/18 is 211/150.

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,
21/18 = 21 × 25/18 × 25 = 525/450
Add the two like fractions:
108/450 + 525/450 = 108 + 525/450 = 633/450
633/450 simplified gives 211/150
So, 6/25 + 21/18 = 211/150
In mixed form: 161/150

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