Add 18/15 and 7/75
1st number: 1 3/15, 2nd number: 7/75
18/15 + 7/75 is 97/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 75 is 75
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 5 = 75,
18/15 = 18 × 5/15 × 5 = 90/75 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 1 = 75,
7/75 = 7 × 1/75 × 1 = 7/75 - Add the two like fractions:
90/75 + 7/75 = 90 + 7/75 = 97/75 - So, 18/15 + 7/75 = 97/75
In mixed form: 122/75
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