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Add 7/75 and 10/18

7/75 + 10/18 is 146/225.

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,
    7/75 = 7 × 6/75 × 6 = 42/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
    10/18 = 10 × 25/18 × 25 = 250/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    42/450 + 250/450 = 42 + 250/450 = 292/450
  5. 292/450 simplified gives 146/225
  6. So, 7/75 + 10/18 = 146/225

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