Add 84/25 and 5/18
1st number: 3 9/25, 2nd number: 5/18
84/25 + 5/18 is 1637/450.
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,
84/25 = 84 × 18/25 × 18 = 1512/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
5/18 = 5 × 25/18 × 25 = 125/450 - Add the two like fractions:
1512/450 + 125/450 = 1512 + 125/450 = 1637/450 - So, 84/25 + 5/18 = 1637/450
In mixed form: 3287/450
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