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Add 14/75 and 18/9

1st number: 14/75, 2nd number: 2 0/9

14/75 + 18/9 is 164/75.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 9 is 225

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
    14/75 = 14 × 3/75 × 3 = 42/225
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
    18/9 = 18 × 25/9 × 25 = 450/225
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    42/225 + 450/225 = 42 + 450/225 = 492/225
  5. 492/225 simplified gives 164/75
  6. So, 14/75 + 18/9 = 164/75
    In mixed form: 214/75

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