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Add 18/4 and 40/75

1st number: 4 2/4, 2nd number: 40/75

18/4 + 40/75 is 151/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 75 = 300,
    18/4 = 18 × 75/4 × 75 = 1350/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
    40/75 = 40 × 4/75 × 4 = 160/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1350/300 + 160/300 = 1350 + 160/300 = 1510/300
  5. 1510/300 simplified gives 151/30
  6. So, 18/4 + 40/75 = 151/30
    In mixed form: 51/30

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