Add 8/75 and 21/18, Solve 8/75 + 1 3/18 as a fraction

Add 8/75 and 21/18

1^st number: 8/75, 2^nd number: 1 3/18

8/75 + 21/18 is 191/150.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 18 is 450

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
8/75 = 8 × 6/75 × 6 = 48/450
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
21/18 = 21 × 25/18 × 25 = 525/450
Add the two like fractions:
48/450 + 525/450 = 48 + 525/450 = 573/450
573/450 simplified gives 191/150
So, 8/75 + 21/18 = 191/150
In mixed form: 141/150

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