Add 4/75 and 20/18, Solve 4/75 + 1 2/18 as a fraction

Add 4/75 and 20/18

1^st number: 4/75, 2^nd number: 1 2/18

4/75 + 20/18 is 262/225.

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,
4/75 = 4 × 6/75 × 6 = 24/450
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
20/18 = 20 × 25/18 × 25 = 500/450
Add the two like fractions:
24/450 + 500/450 = 24 + 500/450 = 524/450
524/450 simplified gives 262/225
So, 4/75 + 20/18 = 262/225
In mixed form: 137/225

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