Add 18/75 and 27/6
1st number: 18/75, 2nd number: 4 3/6
18/75 + 27/6 is 237/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 6 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 6 × 25 = 150,
27/6 = 27 × 25/6 × 25 = 675/150 - Add the two like fractions:
36/150 + 675/150 = 36 + 675/150 = 711/150 - 711/150 simplified gives 237/50
- So, 18/75 + 27/6 = 237/50
In mixed form: 437/50
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