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Add 42/75 and 2/18

42/75 + 2/18 is 151/225.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
    42/75 = 42 × 6/75 × 6 = 252/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
    2/18 = 2 × 25/18 × 25 = 50/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    252/450 + 50/450 = 252 + 50/450 = 302/450
  5. 302/450 simplified gives 151/225
  6. So, 42/75 + 2/18 = 151/225

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