Add 75/25 and 10/18
1st number: 3 0/25, 2nd number: 10/18
75/25 + 10/18 is 32/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
75/25 = 75 × 18/25 × 18 = 1350/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
10/18 = 10 × 25/18 × 25 = 250/450 - Add the two like fractions:
1350/450 + 250/450 = 1350 + 250/450 = 1600/450 - 1600/450 simplified gives 32/9
- So, 75/25 + 10/18 = 32/9
In mixed form: 35/9
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