Add 10/18 and 48/75
10/18 + 48/75 is 269/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
10/18 = 10 × 25/18 × 25 = 250/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
48/75 = 48 × 6/75 × 6 = 288/450 - Add the two like fractions:
250/450 + 288/450 = 250 + 288/450 = 538/450 - 538/450 simplified gives 269/225
- So, 10/18 + 48/75 = 269/225
In mixed form: 144/225
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