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Add 18/54 and 14/75

18/54 + 14/75 is 13/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 75 is 1350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
    18/54 = 18 × 25/54 × 25 = 450/1350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 18 = 1350,
    14/75 = 14 × 18/75 × 18 = 252/1350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    450/1350 + 252/1350 = 450 + 252/1350 = 702/1350
  5. 702/1350 simplified gives 13/25
  6. So, 18/54 + 14/75 = 13/25

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