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Add 6/4 and 18/75

1st number: 1 2/4, 2nd number: 18/75

6/4 + 18/75 is 87/50.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 75 is 300

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 75 = 300,
    6/4 = 6 × 75/4 × 75 = 450/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
    18/75 = 18 × 4/75 × 4 = 72/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    450/300 + 72/300 = 450 + 72/300 = 522/300
  5. 522/300 simplified gives 87/50
  6. So, 6/4 + 18/75 = 87/50
    In mixed form: 137/50

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