Add 5/75 and 10/18
5/75 + 10/18 is 28/45.
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,
5/75 = 5 × 6/75 × 6 = 30/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
10/18 = 10 × 25/18 × 25 = 250/450 - Add the two like fractions:
30/450 + 250/450 = 30 + 250/450 = 280/450 - 280/450 simplified gives 28/45
- So, 5/75 + 10/18 = 28/45
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