Add 18/9 and 1/75
1st number: 2 0/9, 2nd number: 1/75
18/9 + 1/75 is 151/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 75 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
18/9 = 18 × 25/9 × 25 = 450/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
1/75 = 1 × 3/75 × 3 = 3/225 - Add the two like fractions:
450/225 + 3/225 = 450 + 3/225 = 453/225 - 453/225 simplified gives 151/75
- So, 18/9 + 1/75 = 151/75
In mixed form: 21/75
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