Add 20/75 and 50/18, Solve 20/75 + 2 14/18 as a fraction

Add 20/75 and 50/18

1^st number: 20/75, 2^nd number: 2 14/18

20/75 + 50/18 is 137/45.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 18 is 450

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
20/75 = 20 × 6/75 × 6 = 120/450
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
50/18 = 50 × 25/18 × 25 = 1250/450
Add the two like fractions:
120/450 + 1250/450 = 120 + 1250/450 = 1370/450
1370/450 simplified gives 137/45
So, 20/75 + 50/18 = 137/45
In mixed form: 32/45

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