Add 18/75 and 9/6
1st number: 18/75, 2nd number: 1 3/6
18/75 + 9/6 is 87/50.
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,
9/6 = 9 × 25/6 × 25 = 225/150 - Add the two like fractions:
36/150 + 225/150 = 36 + 225/150 = 261/150 - 261/150 simplified gives 87/50
- So, 18/75 + 9/6 = 87/50
In mixed form: 137/50
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