Add 60/18 and 10/75
1st number: 3 6/18, 2nd number: 10/75
60/18 + 10/75 is 52/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
60/18 = 60 × 25/18 × 25 = 1500/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
10/75 = 10 × 6/75 × 6 = 60/450 - Add the two like fractions:
1500/450 + 60/450 = 1500 + 60/450 = 1560/450 - 1560/450 simplified gives 52/15
- So, 60/18 + 10/75 = 52/15
In mixed form: 37/15
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