Add 1/75 and 72/18
1st number: 1/75, 2nd number: 4 0/18
1/75 + 72/18 is 301/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
72/18 = 72 × 25/18 × 25 = 1800/450 - Add the two like fractions:
6/450 + 1800/450 = 6 + 1800/450 = 1806/450 - 1806/450 simplified gives 301/75
- So, 1/75 + 72/18 = 301/75
In mixed form: 41/75
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