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Add 1/18 and 20/75

1/18 + 20/75 is 29/90.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
    1/18 = 1 × 25/18 × 25 = 25/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
    20/75 = 20 × 6/75 × 6 = 120/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    25/450 + 120/450 = 25 + 120/450 = 145/450
  5. 145/450 simplified gives 29/90
  6. So, 1/18 + 20/75 = 29/90

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