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Add 1/75 and 45/18

1st number: 1/75, 2nd number: 2 9/18

1/75 + 45/18 is 377/150.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
    1/75 = 1 × 6/75 × 6 = 6/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
    45/18 = 45 × 25/18 × 25 = 1125/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6/450 + 1125/450 = 6 + 1125/450 = 1131/450
  5. 1131/450 simplified gives 377/150
  6. So, 1/75 + 45/18 = 377/150
    In mixed form: 277/150

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