Add 15/75 and 4/18
15/75 + 4/18 is 19/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 18 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
15/75 = 15 × 6/75 × 6 = 90/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
4/18 = 4 × 25/18 × 25 = 100/450 - Add the two like fractions:
90/450 + 100/450 = 90 + 100/450 = 190/450 - 190/450 simplified gives 19/45
- So, 15/75 + 4/18 = 19/45
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