Add 18/4 and 16/75
1st number: 4 2/4, 2nd number: 16/75
18/4 + 16/75 is 707/150.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 75 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 75 = 300,
18/4 = 18 × 75/4 × 75 = 1350/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
16/75 = 16 × 4/75 × 4 = 64/300 - Add the two like fractions:
1350/300 + 64/300 = 1350 + 64/300 = 1414/300 - 1414/300 simplified gives 707/150
- So, 18/4 + 16/75 = 707/150
In mixed form: 4107/150
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