Add 18/9 and 14/75, Solve 2 0/9 + 14/75 as a fraction

Add 18/9 and 14/75

1^st number: 2 0/9, 2^nd number: 14/75

18/9 + 14/75 is 164/75.

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,
14/75 = 14 × 3/75 × 3 = 42/225
Add the two like fractions:
450/225 + 42/225 = 450 + 42/225 = 492/225
492/225 simplified gives 164/75
So, 18/9 + 14/75 = 164/75
In mixed form: 214/75

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