Add 3/6 and 18/75
3/6 + 18/75 is 37/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 75 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
3/6 = 3 × 25/6 × 25 = 75/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
18/75 = 18 × 2/75 × 2 = 36/150 - Add the two like fractions:
75/150 + 36/150 = 75 + 36/150 = 111/150 - 111/150 simplified gives 37/50
- So, 3/6 + 18/75 = 37/50
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