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Add 72/75 and 9/18

72/75 + 9/18 is 73/50.

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,
    72/75 = 72 × 6/75 × 6 = 432/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
    9/18 = 9 × 25/18 × 25 = 225/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    432/450 + 225/450 = 432 + 225/450 = 657/450
  5. 657/450 simplified gives 73/50
  6. So, 72/75 + 9/18 = 73/50
    In mixed form: 123/50

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