Add 75/18 and 14/7, Solve 4 3/18 + 2 0/7 as a fraction

Add 75/18 and 14/7

1^st number: 4 3/18, 2^nd number: 2 0/7

75/18 + 14/7 is 37/6.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 7 is 126

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
75/18 = 75 × 7/18 × 7 = 525/126
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 18 = 126,
14/7 = 14 × 18/7 × 18 = 252/126
Add the two like fractions:
525/126 + 252/126 = 525 + 252/126 = 777/126
777/126 simplified gives 37/6
So, 75/18 + 14/7 = 37/6
In mixed form: 61/6

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