Add 6/75 and 70/18, Solve 6/75 + 3 16/18 as a fraction

Add 6/75 and 70/18

1^st number: 6/75, 2^nd number: 3 16/18

6/75 + 70/18 is 893/225.

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,
6/75 = 6 × 6/75 × 6 = 36/450
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
70/18 = 70 × 25/18 × 25 = 1750/450
Add the two like fractions:
36/450 + 1750/450 = 36 + 1750/450 = 1786/450
1786/450 simplified gives 893/225
So, 6/75 + 70/18 = 893/225
In mixed form: 3218/225

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