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Add 1/75 and 18/80

1/75 + 18/80 is 143/600.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 80 is 1200

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
    1/75 = 1 × 16/75 × 16 = 16/1200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 15 = 1200,
    18/80 = 18 × 15/80 × 15 = 270/1200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    16/1200 + 270/1200 = 16 + 270/1200 = 286/1200
  5. 286/1200 simplified gives 143/600
  6. So, 1/75 + 18/80 = 143/600

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