Add 18/72 and 18/75
18/72 + 18/75 is 49/100.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 75 is 1800
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
18/72 = 18 × 25/72 × 25 = 450/1800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 24 = 1800,
18/75 = 18 × 24/75 × 24 = 432/1800 - Add the two like fractions:
450/1800 + 432/1800 = 450 + 432/1800 = 882/1800 - 882/1800 simplified gives 49/100
- So, 18/72 + 18/75 = 49/100
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