Add 10/75 and 80/18
1st number: 10/75, 2nd number: 4 8/18
10/75 + 80/18 is 206/45.
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,
80/18 = 80 × 25/18 × 25 = 2000/450 - Add the two like fractions:
60/450 + 2000/450 = 60 + 2000/450 = 2060/450 - 2060/450 simplified gives 206/45
- So, 10/75 + 80/18 = 206/45
In mixed form: 426/45
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