Add 18/9 and 48/75, Solve 2 0/9 + 48/75 as a fraction

Add 18/9 and 48/75

1^st number: 2 0/9, 2^nd number: 48/75

18/9 + 48/75 is 66/25.

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,
48/75 = 48 × 3/75 × 3 = 144/225
Add the two like fractions:
450/225 + 144/225 = 450 + 144/225 = 594/225
594/225 simplified gives 66/25
So, 18/9 + 48/75 = 66/25
In mixed form: 216/25

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