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Add 18/48 and 18/75

18/48 + 18/75 is 123/200.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 75 is 1200

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
    18/48 = 18 × 25/48 × 25 = 450/1200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
    18/75 = 18 × 16/75 × 16 = 288/1200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    450/1200 + 288/1200 = 450 + 288/1200 = 738/1200
  5. 738/1200 simplified gives 123/200
  6. So, 18/48 + 18/75 = 123/200

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