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Add 40/18 and 16/75

1st number: 2 4/18, 2nd number: 16/75

40/18 + 16/75 is 548/225.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
    40/18 = 40 × 25/18 × 25 = 1000/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
    16/75 = 16 × 6/75 × 6 = 96/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1000/450 + 96/450 = 1000 + 96/450 = 1096/450
  5. 1096/450 simplified gives 548/225
  6. So, 40/18 + 16/75 = 548/225
    In mixed form: 298/225

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