Add 54/75 and 54/18, Solve 54/75 + 3 0/18 as a fraction

Add 54/75 and 54/18

1^st number: 54/75, 2^nd number: 3 0/18

54/75 + 54/18 is 93/25.

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,
54/75 = 54 × 6/75 × 6 = 324/450
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
54/18 = 54 × 25/18 × 25 = 1350/450
Add the two like fractions:
324/450 + 1350/450 = 324 + 1350/450 = 1674/450
1674/450 simplified gives 93/25
So, 54/75 + 54/18 = 93/25
In mixed form: 318/25

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