Add 16/18 and 5/75
16/18 + 5/75 is 43/45.
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,
16/18 = 16 × 25/18 × 25 = 400/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
5/75 = 5 × 6/75 × 6 = 30/450 - Add the two like fractions:
400/450 + 30/450 = 400 + 30/450 = 430/450 - 430/450 simplified gives 43/45
- So, 16/18 + 5/75 = 43/45
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