Add 20/75 and 98/18, Solve 20/75 + 5 8/18 as a fraction

Add 20/75 and 98/18

1^st number: 20/75, 2^nd number: 5 8/18

20/75 + 98/18 is 257/45.

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,
98/18 = 98 × 25/18 × 25 = 2450/450
Add the two like fractions:
120/450 + 2450/450 = 120 + 2450/450 = 2570/450
2570/450 simplified gives 257/45
So, 20/75 + 98/18 = 257/45
In mixed form: 532/45

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