Add 18/75 and 15/80
18/75 + 15/80 is 171/400.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 80 is 1200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
18/75 = 18 × 16/75 × 16 = 288/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 15 = 1200,
15/80 = 15 × 15/80 × 15 = 225/1200 - Add the two like fractions:
288/1200 + 225/1200 = 288 + 225/1200 = 513/1200 - 513/1200 simplified gives 171/400
- So, 18/75 + 15/80 = 171/400
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