Add 25/75 and 6/18
25/75 + 6/18 is 2/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
25/75 = 25 × 6/75 × 6 = 150/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
6/18 = 6 × 25/18 × 25 = 150/450 - Add the two like fractions:
150/450 + 150/450 = 150 + 150/450 = 300/450 - 300/450 simplified gives 2/3
- So, 25/75 + 6/18 = 2/3
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