Add 5/18 and 42/75
5/18 + 42/75 is 377/450.
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,
5/18 = 5 × 25/18 × 25 = 125/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
42/75 = 42 × 6/75 × 6 = 252/450 - Add the two like fractions:
125/450 + 252/450 = 125 + 252/450 = 377/450 - So, 5/18 + 42/75 = 377/450
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