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Add 6/8 and 18/25

6/8 + 18/25 is 147/100.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 25 is 200

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 25 = 200,
    6/8 = 6 × 25/8 × 25 = 150/200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 8 = 200,
    18/25 = 18 × 8/25 × 8 = 144/200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    150/200 + 144/200 = 150 + 144/200 = 294/200
  5. 294/200 simplified gives 147/100
  6. So, 6/8 + 18/25 = 147/100
    In mixed form: 147/100

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