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Add 18/4 and 63/75

1st number: 4 2/4, 2nd number: 63/75

18/4 + 63/75 is 267/50.

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,
    63/75 = 63 × 4/75 × 4 = 252/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1350/300 + 252/300 = 1350 + 252/300 = 1602/300
  5. 1602/300 simplified gives 267/50
  6. So, 18/4 + 63/75 = 267/50
    In mixed form: 517/50

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