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Add 14/75 and 75/18

1st number: 14/75, 2nd number: 4 3/18

14/75 + 75/18 is 653/150.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
    14/75 = 14 × 6/75 × 6 = 84/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
    75/18 = 75 × 25/18 × 25 = 1875/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    84/450 + 1875/450 = 84 + 1875/450 = 1959/450
  5. 1959/450 simplified gives 653/150
  6. So, 14/75 + 75/18 = 653/150
    In mixed form: 453/150

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