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Add 14/18 and 2/75

14/18 + 2/75 is 181/225.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 75 is 450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
    14/18 = 14 × 25/18 × 25 = 350/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
    2/75 = 2 × 6/75 × 6 = 12/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    350/450 + 12/450 = 350 + 12/450 = 362/450
  5. 362/450 simplified gives 181/225
  6. So, 14/18 + 2/75 = 181/225

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