Add 40/18 and 50/75, Solve 2 4/18 + 50/75 as a fraction

Add 40/18 and 50/75

1^st number: 2 4/18, 2^nd number: 50/75

40/18 + 50/75 is 26/9.

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,
40/18 = 40 × 25/18 × 25 = 1000/450
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
50/75 = 50 × 6/75 × 6 = 300/450
Add the two like fractions:
1000/450 + 300/450 = 1000 + 300/450 = 1300/450
1300/450 simplified gives 26/9
So, 40/18 + 50/75 = 26/9
In mixed form: 28/9

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