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Add 60/25 and 4/18

1st number: 2 10/25, 2nd number: 4/18

60/25 + 4/18 is 118/45.

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,
    60/25 = 60 × 18/25 × 18 = 1080/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
    4/18 = 4 × 25/18 × 25 = 100/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1080/450 + 100/450 = 1080 + 100/450 = 1180/450
  5. 1180/450 simplified gives 118/45
  6. So, 60/25 + 4/18 = 118/45
    In mixed form: 228/45

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