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Add 20/18 and 40/75

1st number: 1 2/18, 2nd number: 40/75

20/18 + 40/75 is 74/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
    20/18 = 20 × 25/18 × 25 = 500/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
    40/75 = 40 × 6/75 × 6 = 240/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    500/450 + 240/450 = 500 + 240/450 = 740/450
  5. 740/450 simplified gives 74/45
  6. So, 20/18 + 40/75 = 74/45
    In mixed form: 129/45

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