Add 2/18 and 18/75
2/18 + 18/75 is 79/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 75 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
2/18 = 2 × 25/18 × 25 = 50/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
18/75 = 18 × 6/75 × 6 = 108/450 - Add the two like fractions:
50/450 + 108/450 = 50 + 108/450 = 158/450 - 158/450 simplified gives 79/225
- So, 2/18 + 18/75 = 79/225
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