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Add 63/18 and 18/25

1st number: 3 9/18, 2nd number: 18/25

63/18 + 18/25 is 211/50.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 25 is 450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
    63/18 = 63 × 25/18 × 25 = 1575/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
    18/25 = 18 × 18/25 × 18 = 324/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1575/450 + 324/450 = 1575 + 324/450 = 1899/450
  5. 1899/450 simplified gives 211/50
  6. So, 63/18 + 18/25 = 211/50
    In mixed form: 411/50

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