Add 75/18 and 2/45
1st number: 4 3/18, 2nd number: 2/45
75/18 + 2/45 is 379/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
75/18 = 75 × 5/18 × 5 = 375/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
2/45 = 2 × 2/45 × 2 = 4/90 - Add the two like fractions:
375/90 + 4/90 = 375 + 4/90 = 379/90 - So, 75/18 + 2/45 = 379/90
In mixed form: 419/90
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