Add 75/18 and 16/20
1st number: 4 3/18, 2nd number: 16/20
75/18 + 16/20 is 149/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 20 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
75/18 = 75 × 10/18 × 10 = 750/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
16/20 = 16 × 9/20 × 9 = 144/180 - Add the two like fractions:
750/180 + 144/180 = 750 + 144/180 = 894/180 - 894/180 simplified gives 149/30
- So, 75/18 + 16/20 = 149/30
In mixed form: 429/30
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