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Add 25/75 and 7/18

25/75 + 7/18 is 13/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
    25/75 = 25 × 6/75 × 6 = 150/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
    7/18 = 7 × 25/18 × 25 = 175/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    150/450 + 175/450 = 150 + 175/450 = 325/450
  5. 325/450 simplified gives 13/18
  6. So, 25/75 + 7/18 = 13/18

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