Add 3/75 and 20/18, Solve 3/75 + 1 2/18 as a fraction

Add 3/75 and 20/18

1^st number: 3/75, 2^nd number: 1 2/18

3/75 + 20/18 is 259/225.

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,
20/18 = 20 × 25/18 × 25 = 500/450
Add the two like fractions:
18/450 + 500/450 = 18 + 500/450 = 518/450
518/450 simplified gives 259/225
So, 3/75 + 20/18 = 259/225
In mixed form: 134/225

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