Add 75/18 and 1/75
1st number: 4 3/18, 2nd number: 1/75
75/18 + 1/75 is 209/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
75/18 = 75 × 25/18 × 25 = 1875/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
1/75 = 1 × 6/75 × 6 = 6/450 - Add the two like fractions:
1875/450 + 6/450 = 1875 + 6/450 = 1881/450 - 1881/450 simplified gives 209/50
- So, 75/18 + 1/75 = 209/50
In mixed form: 49/50
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