Add 75/18 and 9/25
1st number: 4 3/18, 2nd number: 9/25
75/18 + 9/25 is 679/150.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 25 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 25 × 18 = 450,
9/25 = 9 × 18/25 × 18 = 162/450 - Add the two like fractions:
1875/450 + 162/450 = 1875 + 162/450 = 2037/450 - 2037/450 simplified gives 679/150
- So, 75/18 + 9/25 = 679/150
In mixed form: 479/150
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