Add 7/75 and 30/18, Solve 7/75 + 1 12/18 as a fraction

Add 7/75 and 30/18

1^st number: 7/75, 2^nd number: 1 12/18

7/75 + 30/18 is 44/25.

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,
7/75 = 7 × 6/75 × 6 = 42/450
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
30/18 = 30 × 25/18 × 25 = 750/450
Add the two like fractions:
42/450 + 750/450 = 42 + 750/450 = 792/450
792/450 simplified gives 44/25
So, 7/75 + 30/18 = 44/25
In mixed form: 119/25

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