Add 20/18 and 42/75
1st number: 1 2/18, 2nd number: 42/75
20/18 + 42/75 is 376/225.
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,
20/18 = 20 × 25/18 × 25 = 500/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
42/75 = 42 × 6/75 × 6 = 252/450 - Add the two like fractions:
500/450 + 252/450 = 500 + 252/450 = 752/450 - 752/450 simplified gives 376/225
- So, 20/18 + 42/75 = 376/225
In mixed form: 1151/225
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