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Add 5/75 and 18/36

5/75 + 18/36 is 17/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 36 is 900

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 12 = 900,
    5/75 = 5 × 12/75 × 12 = 60/900
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
    18/36 = 18 × 25/36 × 25 = 450/900
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/900 + 450/900 = 60 + 450/900 = 510/900
  5. 510/900 simplified gives 17/30
  6. So, 5/75 + 18/36 = 17/30

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