Add 75/7 and 4/18, Solve 10 5/7 + 4/18 as a fraction

Add 75/7 and 4/18

1^st number: 10 5/7, 2^nd number: 4/18

75/7 + 4/18 is 689/63.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 18 is 126

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 18 = 126,
75/7 = 75 × 18/7 × 18 = 1350/126
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
4/18 = 4 × 7/18 × 7 = 28/126
Add the two like fractions:
1350/126 + 28/126 = 1350 + 28/126 = 1378/126
1378/126 simplified gives 689/63
So, 75/7 + 4/18 = 689/63
In mixed form: 1059/63

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