Add 48/2 and 18/75
1st number: 24 0/2, 2nd number: 18/75
48/2 + 18/75 is 606/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 75 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 75 = 150,
48/2 = 48 × 75/2 × 75 = 3600/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
18/75 = 18 × 2/75 × 2 = 36/150 - Add the two like fractions:
3600/150 + 36/150 = 3600 + 36/150 = 3636/150 - 3636/150 simplified gives 606/25
- So, 48/2 + 18/75 = 606/25
In mixed form: 246/25
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