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Add 54/18 and 15/75

1st number: 3 0/18, 2nd number: 15/75

54/18 + 15/75 is 16/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
    54/18 = 54 × 25/18 × 25 = 1350/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
    15/75 = 15 × 6/75 × 6 = 90/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1350/450 + 90/450 = 1350 + 90/450 = 1440/450
  5. 1440/450 simplified gives 16/5
  6. So, 54/18 + 15/75 = 16/5
    In mixed form: 31/5

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