Add 30/18 and 8/75, Solve 1 12/18 + 8/75 as a fraction

Add 30/18 and 8/75

1^st number: 1 12/18, 2^nd number: 8/75

30/18 + 8/75 is 133/75.

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,
30/18 = 30 × 25/18 × 25 = 750/450
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
8/75 = 8 × 6/75 × 6 = 48/450
Add the two like fractions:
750/450 + 48/450 = 750 + 48/450 = 798/450
798/450 simplified gives 133/75
So, 30/18 + 8/75 = 133/75
In mixed form: 158/75

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