Add 8/75 and 70/18, Solve 8/75 + 3 16/18 as a fraction

Add 8/75 and 70/18

1^st number: 8/75, 2^nd number: 3 16/18

8/75 + 70/18 is 899/225.

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,
70/18 = 70 × 25/18 × 25 = 1750/450
Add the two like fractions:
48/450 + 1750/450 = 48 + 1750/450 = 1798/450
1798/450 simplified gives 899/225
So, 8/75 + 70/18 = 899/225
In mixed form: 3224/225

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