Add 2/18 and 45/75
2/18 + 45/75 is 32/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 75 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
2/18 = 2 × 25/18 × 25 = 50/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
45/75 = 45 × 6/75 × 6 = 270/450 - Add the two like fractions:
50/450 + 270/450 = 50 + 270/450 = 320/450 - 320/450 simplified gives 32/45
- So, 2/18 + 45/75 = 32/45
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