Add 18/36 and 4/75
18/36 + 4/75 is 83/150.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 75 is 900
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
18/36 = 18 × 25/36 × 25 = 450/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 12 = 900,
4/75 = 4 × 12/75 × 12 = 48/900 - Add the two like fractions:
450/900 + 48/900 = 450 + 48/900 = 498/900 - 498/900 simplified gives 83/150
- So, 18/36 + 4/75 = 83/150
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