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Add 18/10 and 63/75

1st number: 1 8/10, 2nd number: 63/75

18/10 + 63/75 is 66/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 75 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 15 = 150,
    18/10 = 18 × 15/10 × 15 = 270/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
    63/75 = 63 × 2/75 × 2 = 126/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    270/150 + 126/150 = 270 + 126/150 = 396/150
  5. 396/150 simplified gives 66/25
  6. So, 18/10 + 63/75 = 66/25
    In mixed form: 216/25

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