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Add 7/25 and 5/18

7/25 + 5/18 is 251/450.

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,
    7/25 = 7 × 18/25 × 18 = 126/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
    5/18 = 5 × 25/18 × 25 = 125/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    126/450 + 125/450 = 126 + 125/450 = 251/450
  5. So, 7/25 + 5/18 = 251/450

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