Add 48/18 and 1/75
1st number: 2 12/18, 2nd number: 1/75
48/18 + 1/75 is 67/25.
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,
48/18 = 48 × 25/18 × 25 = 1200/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
1/75 = 1 × 6/75 × 6 = 6/450 - Add the two like fractions:
1200/450 + 6/450 = 1200 + 6/450 = 1206/450 - 1206/450 simplified gives 67/25
- So, 48/18 + 1/75 = 67/25
In mixed form: 217/25
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