Add 81/25 and 5/18
1st number: 3 6/25, 2nd number: 5/18
81/25 + 5/18 is 1583/450.
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,
81/25 = 81 × 18/25 × 18 = 1458/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
5/18 = 5 × 25/18 × 25 = 125/450 - Add the two like fractions:
1458/450 + 125/450 = 1458 + 125/450 = 1583/450 - So, 81/25 + 5/18 = 1583/450
In mixed form: 3233/450
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