Add 70/18 and 1/25
1st number: 3 16/18, 2nd number: 1/25
70/18 + 1/25 is 884/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
70/18 = 70 × 25/18 × 25 = 1750/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
1/25 = 1 × 18/25 × 18 = 18/450 - Add the two like fractions:
1750/450 + 18/450 = 1750 + 18/450 = 1768/450 - 1768/450 simplified gives 884/225
- So, 70/18 + 1/25 = 884/225
In mixed form: 3209/225
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