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Add 63/75 and 5/18

63/75 + 5/18 is 503/450.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
    63/75 = 63 × 6/75 × 6 = 378/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
    5/18 = 5 × 25/18 × 25 = 125/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    378/450 + 125/450 = 378 + 125/450 = 503/450
  5. So, 63/75 + 5/18 = 503/450
    In mixed form: 153/450

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