Add 45/75 and 5/18
45/75 + 5/18 is 79/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
45/75 = 45 × 6/75 × 6 = 270/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
5/18 = 5 × 25/18 × 25 = 125/450 - Add the two like fractions:
270/450 + 125/450 = 270 + 125/450 = 395/450 - 395/450 simplified gives 79/90
- So, 45/75 + 5/18 = 79/90
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