Add 3/18 and 27/75
3/18 + 27/75 is 79/150.
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,
3/18 = 3 × 25/18 × 25 = 75/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
27/75 = 27 × 6/75 × 6 = 162/450 - Add the two like fractions:
75/450 + 162/450 = 75 + 162/450 = 237/450 - 237/450 simplified gives 79/150
- So, 3/18 + 27/75 = 79/150
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