Add 12/75 and 40/18, Solve 12/75 + 2 4/18 as a fraction

Add 12/75 and 40/18

1^st number: 12/75, 2^nd number: 2 4/18

12/75 + 40/18 is 536/225.

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,
12/75 = 12 × 6/75 × 6 = 72/450
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
40/18 = 40 × 25/18 × 25 = 1000/450
Add the two like fractions:
72/450 + 1000/450 = 72 + 1000/450 = 1072/450
1072/450 simplified gives 536/225
So, 12/75 + 40/18 = 536/225
In mixed form: 286/225

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