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Add 15/75 and 7/18

15/75 + 7/18 is 53/90.

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,
    15/75 = 15 × 6/75 × 6 = 90/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
    7/18 = 7 × 25/18 × 25 = 175/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/450 + 175/450 = 90 + 175/450 = 265/450
  5. 265/450 simplified gives 53/90
  6. So, 15/75 + 7/18 = 53/90

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