Add 45/6 and 18/75
1st number: 7 3/6, 2nd number: 18/75
45/6 + 18/75 is 387/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 75 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
45/6 = 45 × 25/6 × 25 = 1125/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
18/75 = 18 × 2/75 × 2 = 36/150 - Add the two like fractions:
1125/150 + 36/150 = 1125 + 36/150 = 1161/150 - 1161/150 simplified gives 387/50
- So, 45/6 + 18/75 = 387/50
In mixed form: 737/50
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