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Add 5/4 and 18/75

1st number: 1 1/4, 2nd number: 18/75

5/4 + 18/75 is 149/100.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 75 is 300

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 75 = 300,
    5/4 = 5 × 75/4 × 75 = 375/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
    18/75 = 18 × 4/75 × 4 = 72/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    375/300 + 72/300 = 375 + 72/300 = 447/300
  5. 447/300 simplified gives 149/100
  6. So, 5/4 + 18/75 = 149/100
    In mixed form: 149/100

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