Add 10/75 and 18/40
10/75 + 18/40 is 7/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 40 is 600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
10/75 = 10 × 8/75 × 8 = 80/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 15 = 600,
18/40 = 18 × 15/40 × 15 = 270/600 - Add the two like fractions:
80/600 + 270/600 = 80 + 270/600 = 350/600 - 350/600 simplified gives 7/12
- So, 10/75 + 18/40 = 7/12
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