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Add 18/75 and 45/18

1st number: 18/75, 2nd number: 2 9/18

18/75 + 45/18 is 137/50.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 18 is 450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
    18/75 = 18 × 6/75 × 6 = 108/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
    45/18 = 45 × 25/18 × 25 = 1125/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    108/450 + 1125/450 = 108 + 1125/450 = 1233/450
  5. 1233/450 simplified gives 137/50
  6. So, 18/75 + 45/18 = 137/50
    In mixed form: 237/50

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