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Add 18/45 and 16/75

18/45 + 16/75 is 46/75.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 75 is 225

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
    18/45 = 18 × 5/45 × 5 = 90/225
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
    16/75 = 16 × 3/75 × 3 = 48/225
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/225 + 48/225 = 90 + 48/225 = 138/225
  5. 138/225 simplified gives 46/75
  6. So, 18/45 + 16/75 = 46/75

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