Add 3/18 and 5/75
3/18 + 5/75 is 7/30.
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,
5/75 = 5 × 6/75 × 6 = 30/450 - Add the two like fractions:
75/450 + 30/450 = 75 + 30/450 = 105/450 - 105/450 simplified gives 7/30
- So, 3/18 + 5/75 = 7/30
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