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Add 8/18 and 5/25

8/18 + 5/25 is 29/45.

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,
    8/18 = 8 × 25/18 × 25 = 200/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
    5/25 = 5 × 18/25 × 18 = 90/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    200/450 + 90/450 = 200 + 90/450 = 290/450
  5. 290/450 simplified gives 29/45
  6. So, 8/18 + 5/25 = 29/45

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