Add 3/75 and 15/18
3/75 + 15/18 is 131/150.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
3/75 = 3 × 6/75 × 6 = 18/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
15/18 = 15 × 25/18 × 25 = 375/450 - Add the two like fractions:
18/450 + 375/450 = 18 + 375/450 = 393/450 - 393/450 simplified gives 131/150
- So, 3/75 + 15/18 = 131/150
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