Add 10/75 and 98/18, Solve 10/75 + 5 8/18 as a fraction

Add 10/75 and 98/18

1^st number: 10/75, 2^nd number: 5 8/18

10/75 + 98/18 is 251/45.

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,
98/18 = 98 × 25/18 × 25 = 2450/450
Add the two like fractions:
60/450 + 2450/450 = 60 + 2450/450 = 2510/450
2510/450 simplified gives 251/45
So, 10/75 + 98/18 = 251/45
In mixed form: 526/45

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