Add 10/75 and 8/18
10/75 + 8/18 is 26/45.
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,
10/75 = 10 × 6/75 × 6 = 60/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
8/18 = 8 × 25/18 × 25 = 200/450 - Add the two like fractions:
60/450 + 200/450 = 60 + 200/450 = 260/450 - 260/450 simplified gives 26/45
- So, 10/75 + 8/18 = 26/45
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