Add 80/18 and 5/25
1st number: 4 8/18, 2nd number: 5/25
80/18 + 5/25 is 209/45.
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,
80/18 = 80 × 25/18 × 25 = 2000/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
5/25 = 5 × 18/25 × 18 = 90/450 - Add the two like fractions:
2000/450 + 90/450 = 2000 + 90/450 = 2090/450 - 2090/450 simplified gives 209/45
- So, 80/18 + 5/25 = 209/45
In mixed form: 429/45
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