Add 2/18 and 8/75
2/18 + 8/75 is 49/225.
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,
8/75 = 8 × 6/75 × 6 = 48/450 - Add the two like fractions:
50/450 + 48/450 = 50 + 48/450 = 98/450 - 98/450 simplified gives 49/225
- So, 2/18 + 8/75 = 49/225
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