Add 81/75 and 18/45, Solve 1 6/75 + 18/45 as a fraction

Add 81/75 and 18/45

1^st number: 1 6/75, 2^nd number: 18/45

81/75 + 18/45 is 37/25.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 45 is 225

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
81/75 = 81 × 3/75 × 3 = 243/225
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
18/45 = 18 × 5/45 × 5 = 90/225
Add the two like fractions:
243/225 + 90/225 = 243 + 90/225 = 333/225
333/225 simplified gives 37/25
So, 81/75 + 18/45 = 37/25
In mixed form: 112/25

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