Add 75/18 and 2/9
1st number: 4 3/18, 2nd number: 2/9
75/18 + 2/9 is 79/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 9 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
75/18 = 75 × 1/18 × 1 = 75/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
2/9 = 2 × 2/9 × 2 = 4/18 - Add the two like fractions:
75/18 + 4/18 = 75 + 4/18 = 79/18 - So, 75/18 + 2/9 = 79/18
In mixed form: 47/18
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