Add 3/10 and 18/75
3/10 + 18/75 is 27/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 75 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 15 = 150,
3/10 = 3 × 15/10 × 15 = 45/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
18/75 = 18 × 2/75 × 2 = 36/150 - Add the two like fractions:
45/150 + 36/150 = 45 + 36/150 = 81/150 - 81/150 simplified gives 27/50
- So, 3/10 + 18/75 = 27/50
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