Add 9/25 and 18/40
9/25 + 18/40 is 81/100.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 40 is 200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 8 = 200,
9/25 = 9 × 8/25 × 8 = 72/200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
18/40 = 18 × 5/40 × 5 = 90/200 - Add the two like fractions:
72/200 + 90/200 = 72 + 90/200 = 162/200 - 162/200 simplified gives 81/100
- So, 9/25 + 18/40 = 81/100
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