Add 24/18 and 10/75
1st number: 1 6/18, 2nd number: 10/75
24/18 + 10/75 is 22/15.
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,
24/18 = 24 × 25/18 × 25 = 600/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
10/75 = 10 × 6/75 × 6 = 60/450 - Add the two like fractions:
600/450 + 60/450 = 600 + 60/450 = 660/450 - 660/450 simplified gives 22/15
- So, 24/18 + 10/75 = 22/15
In mixed form: 17/15
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