Add 18/75 and 42/45
18/75 + 42/45 is 88/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 45 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
18/75 = 18 × 3/75 × 3 = 54/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
42/45 = 42 × 5/45 × 5 = 210/225 - Add the two like fractions:
54/225 + 210/225 = 54 + 210/225 = 264/225 - 264/225 simplified gives 88/75
- So, 18/75 + 42/45 = 88/75
In mixed form: 113/75
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