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Add 18/4 and 8/75

1st number: 4 2/4, 2nd number: 8/75

18/4 + 8/75 is 691/150.

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,
    8/75 = 8 × 4/75 × 4 = 32/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1350/300 + 32/300 = 1350 + 32/300 = 1382/300
  5. 1382/300 simplified gives 691/150
  6. So, 18/4 + 8/75 = 691/150
    In mixed form: 491/150

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