Add 84/18 and 36/75
1st number: 4 12/18, 2nd number: 36/75
84/18 + 36/75 is 386/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 75 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
84/18 = 84 × 25/18 × 25 = 2100/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
36/75 = 36 × 6/75 × 6 = 216/450 - Add the two like fractions:
2100/450 + 216/450 = 2100 + 216/450 = 2316/450 - 2316/450 simplified gives 386/75
- So, 84/18 + 36/75 = 386/75
In mixed form: 511/75
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