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Add 75/45 and 4/18

1st number: 1 30/45, 2nd number: 4/18

75/45 + 4/18 is 17/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 18 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
    75/45 = 75 × 2/45 × 2 = 150/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
    4/18 = 4 × 5/18 × 5 = 20/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    150/90 + 20/90 = 150 + 20/90 = 170/90
  5. 170/90 simplified gives 17/9
  6. So, 75/45 + 4/18 = 17/9
    In mixed form: 18/9

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