Add 1/75 and 21/18, Solve 1/75 + 1 3/18 as a fraction

Add 1/75 and 21/18

1^st number: 1/75, 2^nd number: 1 3/18

1/75 + 21/18 is 59/50.

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,
1/75 = 1 × 6/75 × 6 = 6/450
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
21/18 = 21 × 25/18 × 25 = 525/450
Add the two like fractions:
6/450 + 525/450 = 6 + 525/450 = 531/450
531/450 simplified gives 59/50
So, 1/75 + 21/18 = 59/50
In mixed form: 19/50

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