Add 18/75 and 16/30
18/75 + 16/30 is 58/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 30 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
18/75 = 18 × 2/75 × 2 = 36/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
16/30 = 16 × 5/30 × 5 = 80/150 - Add the two like fractions:
36/150 + 80/150 = 36 + 80/150 = 116/150 - 116/150 simplified gives 58/75
- So, 18/75 + 16/30 = 58/75
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