Add 14/18 and 20/75
14/18 + 20/75 is 47/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
14/18 = 14 × 25/18 × 25 = 350/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
20/75 = 20 × 6/75 × 6 = 120/450 - Add the two like fractions:
350/450 + 120/450 = 350 + 120/450 = 470/450 - 470/450 simplified gives 47/45
- So, 14/18 + 20/75 = 47/45
In mixed form: 12/45
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