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Add 8/25 and 21/18

1st number: 8/25, 2nd number: 1 3/18

8/25 + 21/18 is 223/150.

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,
    8/25 = 8 × 18/25 × 18 = 144/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
    21/18 = 21 × 25/18 × 25 = 525/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    144/450 + 525/450 = 144 + 525/450 = 669/450
  5. 669/450 simplified gives 223/150
  6. So, 8/25 + 21/18 = 223/150
    In mixed form: 173/150

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