Add 40/18 and 8/75
1st number: 2 4/18, 2nd number: 8/75
40/18 + 8/75 is 524/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
8/75 = 8 × 6/75 × 6 = 48/450 - Add the two like fractions:
1000/450 + 48/450 = 1000 + 48/450 = 1048/450 - 1048/450 simplified gives 524/225
- So, 40/18 + 8/75 = 524/225
In mixed form: 274/225
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