Add 24/18 and 18/75
1st number: 1 6/18, 2nd number: 18/75
24/18 + 18/75 is 118/75.
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,
18/75 = 18 × 6/75 × 6 = 108/450 - Add the two like fractions:
600/450 + 108/450 = 600 + 108/450 = 708/450 - 708/450 simplified gives 118/75
- So, 24/18 + 18/75 = 118/75
In mixed form: 143/75
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