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Add 5/75 and 20/18

1st number: 5/75, 2nd number: 1 2/18

5/75 + 20/18 is 53/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
    5/75 = 5 × 6/75 × 6 = 30/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
    20/18 = 20 × 25/18 × 25 = 500/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/450 + 500/450 = 30 + 500/450 = 530/450
  5. 530/450 simplified gives 53/45
  6. So, 5/75 + 20/18 = 53/45
    In mixed form: 18/45

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