Add 45/18 and 28/75
1st number: 2 9/18, 2nd number: 28/75
45/18 + 28/75 is 431/150.
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,
45/18 = 45 × 25/18 × 25 = 1125/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
28/75 = 28 × 6/75 × 6 = 168/450 - Add the two like fractions:
1125/450 + 168/450 = 1125 + 168/450 = 1293/450 - 1293/450 simplified gives 431/150
- So, 45/18 + 28/75 = 431/150
In mixed form: 2131/150
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