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Add 63/18 and 2/75

1st number: 3 9/18, 2nd number: 2/75

63/18 + 2/75 is 529/150.

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,
    63/18 = 63 × 25/18 × 25 = 1575/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
    2/75 = 2 × 6/75 × 6 = 12/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1575/450 + 12/450 = 1575 + 12/450 = 1587/450
  5. 1587/450 simplified gives 529/150
  6. So, 63/18 + 2/75 = 529/150
    In mixed form: 379/150

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